Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2012 vs Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2012 and the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 measures 29,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2012 at 19,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 tips the scales at 9 000 lbs - 5 900 lbs less than the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2012 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 1900 RS Bowrider 2012 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 1900 RS 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
Model1900 RS Bowrider
Model2860 Express Cruiser
Model Year2012
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. 4 in. (1.3 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Deadrise22°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches30
Depth - Inches31
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (140 kg) with 4.3L
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg) with twin 4.3 l engines
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.3100
Weight - lbs.9000
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 - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inches77
Height - Inches134
Length - Feet19.75
Length - Feet29.42
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]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
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 - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³)
StorageCabin: 27 cu. ft. Cockpit: 33 cu. ft.
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 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