Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 40,1 feet overall. The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 38,1 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has the edge at 34 lbs dry weight versus 193 lbs for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many passengers can the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 carry?

The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has an official capacity rating of 9 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 156" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has the bigger tank at 42 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. That 17-gallon difference translates to roughly 51–85 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 and Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 and the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011

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Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008

2008

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Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 against a modified vee Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 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 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 40,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 38,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 tips the scales at 193 lbs — 159 lbs less than the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 at 34 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 2000 Bowrider 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 carries 42 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 at 40,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 at 2,0 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

MakeRegal

Model2000 Bowrider

Model4080 Sportyacht

Model Year2008

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)

Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.96

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches156

Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 4 ft. (1.2 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) top of arch light

Bridge clearance - Meters1.22

Bridge clearance - Meters5.03

Bridge clearance - Inches48

Bridge clearance - Inches198

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise18°

Depth - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)

Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - aft

Depth - Centimeters88.9

Depth - Centimeters81.28

Depth - Inches35

Depth - Inches32

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.8 m)

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)

Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines

Weight - kg1542.21

Weight - kg8754.33

Weight - lbs.34

Weight - lbs.193

Length - Meters6.1

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet2

Length - Feet40.08

Length - Inches2

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 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] - Detail39 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.99

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches39

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m) arch light to keel

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Meters5.61

Height - Inchesnot available

Height - Inches221

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL SX (220 hp)

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (158 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99

Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35

Fuel tank capacity - Gal42

Fuel tank capacity - Gal25

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Engine max300 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people9

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Headroomnot available

Headroom8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m) max galley 6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) max salon

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 60 in. (1.5 m) max fwd stateroom; 56 in. (1.4 m) max dinette sleeper; 58 in. (1.4 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 76 in. (1.9 m) max fwd stateroom, 80 in. (2 m) max dinette sleeper; 75 in. (1.9 m) max aft stateroom

Storagenot available

StorageCabin: 88 cu. ft. (2.5 m³) Cockpit: 45 cu. ft. (1.2 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity75 gal. (283.9 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal4

Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 40,1 feet overall. The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 38,1 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has the edge at 34 lbs dry weight versus 193 lbs for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many passengers can the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 carry?

The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has an official capacity rating of 9 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 156" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has the bigger tank at 42 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. That 17-gallon difference translates to roughly 51–85 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 and Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 and the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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