The Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2012 vs Regal Boats SAV 2020 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal Boats SAV 2020 measures 38,1 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 18,3 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 Boats SAV 2020 tips the scales at 17 990 lbs — 17 959 lbs less than the Regal 1900 RS 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 Boats SAV 2020 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats SAV 2020 carries 35 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2012. 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 Boats SAV 2020 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Regal 1900 RS Bowrider 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal Boats SAV 2020 could be the deciding factor.