Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 vs Regal 38 Express 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 comes in at 19,8 feet, making it roughly 18,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 has the edge at 31 lbs dry weight versus 152 lbs for the Regal 38 Express 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many passengers can the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 carry?

The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 measures 146" wide, compared to 99" for the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 has the bigger tank at 276 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012. That 273-gallon difference translates to roughly 819–1365 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 and Regal 38 Express 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 and the Regal 38 Express 2011 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 vs Regal 38 Express 2011

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Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012

2012

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Regal 38 Express 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 vs Regal 38 Express 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 against a modified vee Regal 38 Express 2011 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 38 Express 2011 measures 38,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 18,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 at 19,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 38 Express 2011 tips the scales at 152 lbs — 121 lbs less than the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 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 2012 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 38 Express 2011 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Regal 38 Express 2011 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 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

MakeRegal

Model1900 Bowrider

Model38 Express

Model Year2012

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)

Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)

Beam - Meters2.51

Beam - Meters3.71

Beam - Inches99

Beam - Inches146

Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. 4 in. (1.3 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) top of arch light 12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)top - closed array

Bridge clearance - Meters1.91

Bridge clearance - Meters3.76

Bridge clearance - Inches75

Bridge clearance - Inches148

Deadrise22°

Deadrise19°

Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters76.2

Depth - Inches3

Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)

Draft [drive up] meters0.51

Draft [drive up] meters0.56

Draft [drive up] inches2

Draft [drive up] inches22

Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive

Draft [max] - Meters0.79

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches31

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with 4.3L

Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines

Weight - kg1406.14

Weight - kg6894.6

Weight - lbs.31

Weight - lbs.152

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 - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m)

Height - Meters1.96

Height - Meters3.78

Height - Inches77

Height - Inches149

Length - Feet19.75

Length - Feet38

Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters6.02

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches237

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77

Fuel tank capacity - Gal3

Fuel tank capacity - Gal276

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Operational Info

StorageCockpit: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³)

StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)

Maximum capacity1,170 lbs

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people8

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Headroomnot available

Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max salon

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 58 in. (1.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 34 in. (0.8 m) max dinette sleeper; 78 in. (1.9 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 98 in. (2.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 84 in. (2.1 m) max dinette sleeper; 51 in. (1.2 m) max aft stateroom

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity67 gal. (253 l) (I/O) 61 gal. (230 l) (I/B)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal3

Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 vs Regal 38 Express 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 comes in at 19,8 feet, making it roughly 18,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 has the edge at 31 lbs dry weight versus 152 lbs for the Regal 38 Express 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many passengers can the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 carry?

The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 measures 146" wide, compared to 99" for the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 has the bigger tank at 276 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012. That 273-gallon difference translates to roughly 819–1365 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 and Regal 38 Express 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 and the Regal 38 Express 2011 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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