Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 RS 2009 vs Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 1900 RS 2009 against a modified vee Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 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 2860 Window Express 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 RS 2009 at 19,8 feet (2009). At 31 lbs and 9 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 1900 RS 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 1 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 2860 Window Express 2008 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 1900 RS 2009 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
Model2860 Window Express
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
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 - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise22°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches35
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] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (140 kg) with 4.3 l engine
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.9
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 - Feet29
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches353
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
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 - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 4.3 GXi DP (450 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 450 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank