Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2100 RS Bowrider 2012 vs Regal Window Express 2860 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2100 RS Bowrider 2012 vs Regal Window Express 2860 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal Window Express 2860 2007 measures 29,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2100 RS Bowrider 2012 at 21,0 feet (2012). 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal Window Express 2860 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2100 RS Bowrider 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal Window Express 2860 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Window Express 2860 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2100 RS Bowrider 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2100 RS Bowrider
ModelWindow Express 286
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
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. 6 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. 6 in. (1.3 m) top down 5 ft. 2 in. (1.5 m) top folded tower
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.98
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches78
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] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) with 4.3L engine
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.9
Height - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches81
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches353
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard450 Twin Volvo 4.3 GXi DP
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 81.6 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,592 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank