Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 RS 2009 vs Regal 30 Express 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 1900 RS 2009 and the Regal 30 Express 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 30 Express 2012 measures 29,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 RS 2009 at 19,8 feet (2009). At 31 lbs and 94 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 1900 RS 2009 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 30 Express 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 30 Express 2012 at 29,4 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
Model30 Express
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
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 - Inches12
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 - Inches3
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] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (140 kg) with 4.3 l engine
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 engines
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.94
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 - Feet19.83
Length - Feet29.42
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Storagenot available
StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
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