Both the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2009 and the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 42 Sport Coupe 2012 measures 42,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 22,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2009 at 20,2 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 tips the scales at 20 500 lbs - 17 000 lbs less than the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2009 at 3 500 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 2009 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 wasn't available.