Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010 vs Regal 28 Express 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2010 and the Regal 28 Express 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 28 Express 2013 measures 28,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,0 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 28 Express 2013 tips the scales at 7 585 lbs — 7 554 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.
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 28 Express 2013 at 28,8 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
Model28 Express
Model Year201
Model Year2013
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 - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Deadrise22°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with 4.3 l engine
Weight - Detail7,585 lbs. (3,440 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg3440.5
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.7585
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 - Detail8 ft. 7 in. (2.6 m) windshield to keel
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Meters2.62
Height - Inches77
Height - Inches103
Length - Feet19.83
Length - Feet28.83
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches346
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail73 gal. (276 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 46 cu. ft
StorageCockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)
Maximum capacity1,310 lbs
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield