Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 20 Sport Bowrider 2012 vs Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 20 Sport Bowrider 2012 and the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 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 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 measures 30,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 20 Sport Bowrider 2012 at 20,2 feet (2012). At 35 lbs and 105 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 20 Sport Bowrider 2012 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 at 30,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 20 Sport Bowrider 2012 at 20,2 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
Model20 Sport Bowrider
Model3060 Express Cruiser
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. (1.2 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters1.93
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches76
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise20°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) with 4.3L
Weight - Detail10,500 lbs. (4,763 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.105
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 5 ft. 5 in. (1.6 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Meters3.51
Height - Inches8
Height - Inches138
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet30.83
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (158 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 40 cu. ft. (1.1 m³)
StorageCabin: 46 cu. ft. Cockpit: 18 cu. ft
Maximum capacity1,340 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28