Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 4060 Commodore 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2011 is a deep-V design and the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 4060 Commodore 2008 measures 40,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 20,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2011 at 19,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 tips the scales at 19 000 lbs - 15 900 lbs less than the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2011 at 3 100 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 4060 Commodore 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 carries 277 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2011. 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 4060 Commodore 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 40,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2011 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 RS Bowrider
Model4060 Commodore
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. 4 in. (1.3 m) top down
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters3.07
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches121
Deadrise22°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches30
Depth - Inches30
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] inches20
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) drive down
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. (140 kg) with 4.3L
Weight - Detail19,000 lbs. (8,618 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg8618.25
Weight - lbs.3100
Weight - lbs.19000
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1 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 - Feet40
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters12.22
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches481
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
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 - Detail277 gal. (1,048 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1048.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal277
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC (840 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 880 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,310 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank (2)