When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2200 Bowrider 2010 and the Regal 30 Express 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 30 Express 2012 measures 29,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2200 Bowrider 2010 at 22,2 feet (2010). At 37 lbs and 94 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 2200 Bowrider 2010 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Regal 30 Express 2012 wasn't available.