Regal 2000 RS 2009 vs Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2000 RS 2009 or the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Regal 2000 RS 2009 comes in at 20,2 feet, making it roughly 3,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2000 RS 2009 or the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2000 RS 2009 has the edge at 35 lbs dry weight versus 398 lbs for the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012. 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: How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2000 RS 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2000 RS 2009 and Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2000 RS 2009 or the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 has the bigger tank at 54 gallons, versus 42 gallons on the Regal 2000 RS 2009. That 12-gallon difference translates to roughly 36–60 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2000 RS 2009 and Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2000 RS 2009 and the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 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 RS 2009 vs Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012

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Regal 2000 RS 2009

2009

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Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2000 RS 2009 vs Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2000 RS 2009 and the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 2300 Bowrider 2012 measures 24,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2000 RS 2009 at 20,2 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 tips the scales at 398 lbs — 363 lbs less than the Regal 2000 RS 2009 at 35 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 2000 RS 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2000 RS 2009 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

MakeRegal

Model2000 RS

Model2300 Bowrider

Model Year2009

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

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°

Depth - Detail35 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters88.9

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 - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg) base engines

Weight - kg1587.57

Weight - kg1805.3

Weight - lbs.35

Weight - lbs.398

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 - Feet24

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6 m)

Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)

Length overall - Meters6.15

Length overall - Meters7.32

Length overall - Inches242

Length overall - Inches288

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Inches34

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (158 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99

Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41

Fuel tank capacity - Gal42

Fuel tank capacity - Gal54

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Maximum people9

Maximum people12

Storagenot available

StorageCockpit: 105 cu. ft. (4.25 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum capacity2,024 lbs. (918 kg)

Regal 2000 RS 2009 vs Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2000 RS 2009 or the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Regal 2000 RS 2009 comes in at 20,2 feet, making it roughly 3,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2000 RS 2009 or the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2000 RS 2009 has the edge at 35 lbs dry weight versus 398 lbs for the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012. 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.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2000 RS 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2000 RS 2009 and Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2000 RS 2009 or the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 has the bigger tank at 54 gallons, versus 42 gallons on the Regal 2000 RS 2009. That 12-gallon difference translates to roughly 36–60 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2000 RS 2009 and Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2000 RS 2009 and the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 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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