Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2000 RX 2009 vs Regal 38 Express 2012: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 2000 RX 2009 and the Regal 38 Express 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 38 Express 2012 measures 38,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 17,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2000 RX 2009 at 20,2 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 38 Express 2012 tips the scales at 15 200 lbs - 11 700 lbs less than the Regal 2000 RX 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 RX 2009 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Regal 38 Express 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 38 Express 2012 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2000 RX 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
Model2000 RX
Model38 Express
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches146
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. (1.2 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) top of arch light 12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)top - closed array
Bridge clearance - Meters1.93
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Inches76
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Deadrise20°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches30
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) with 5.0 l
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - lbs.3500
Weight - lbs.15200
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 - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inches80
Height - Inches149
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (158 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Maximum people9
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max (salon)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityI/O: 67 gal. (253 l) I/B: 61 gal. (230 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal30