Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 against a modified vee Regal 4460 Commodore 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 4460 Commodore 2008 measures 44,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 42,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 34 lbs and 22 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 has a 298-hp advantage over the Regal 4460 Commodore 2008's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 carries 328 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008. 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 4460 Commodore 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 44,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2000 Bowrider
Model4460 Commodore
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 4 ft. (1.2 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches31
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Meters13.6
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet44
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 7 in. (13.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters13.59
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches535
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL SX (220 hp)
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC (840 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (158 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,154 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max300 hp
Engine max2 x 960 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank (2)