Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2000 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal Boats 30 Express 2016: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal Boats 30 Express 2016 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Regal Boats 30 Express 2016 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 Boats 30 Express 2016 at 30,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2000 Bowrider 2009 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
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model2000 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. (1.2 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.93
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches76
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
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] inches20
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3500
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches80
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (158 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower