Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010 vs Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010 against a modified vee Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 measures 27,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010 at 19,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 565 lbs less than the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010 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 2565 Window Express 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 carries 72 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010 at 19,8 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model1900 Bowrider
Model2565 Window Express
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. 4 in. (1.3 m) top down
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Deadrise22°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with 4.3 l engine
Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.596
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.9 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 4 ft. 11 in. (1.4 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches77
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19.83
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP (270 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 46 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,310 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,088 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank