Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal Commodore 4080 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal Commodore 4080 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 tips the scales at 193 lbs — 162 lbs less than the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 at 31 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 carries 252 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal Commodore 4080 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 4,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1900 Bowrider
ModelCommodore 408
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 15 ft. 3 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Meters4.65
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Bridge clearance - Inches183
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg8754.33
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.193
Length - Meters6.05
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet4
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.05 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters12.22
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches481
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL SX (190 hp)
Engine/s standard840 Twin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail252 gal. (953 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters953.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal252
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,030 lbs. (467 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank