When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2100 RX Bowrider 2013 and the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 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 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 measures 29,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2100 RX Bowrider 2013 at 21,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2100 RX Bowrider 2013 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 356 lbs more than the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 at 9 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 2100 RX Bowrider 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 wasn't available.