Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2000 Bowrider 2010 vs Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 2000 Bowrider 2010 against a modified vee Regal 2860 Window Express 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 2860 Window Express 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2010 at 20,2 feet (2010). At 35 lbs and 9 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 2860 Window Express 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2010 carries 42 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Regal 2860 Window Express 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 2000 Bowrider 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2000 Bowrider 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2000 Bowrider
Model2860 Window Express
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. (1.2 m) top down
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.93
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches76
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise20°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches35
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] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.9
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 - Inches8
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches353
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (158 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 4.3 GXi DP (450 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 450 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 40 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,340 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank