Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2200 RX 2009 vs Regal Window Express 2860 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2200 RX 2009 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 6,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2200 RX 2009 at 22,2 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Window Express 2860 2007 tips the scales at 9 000 lbs - 5 300 lbs less than the Regal 2200 RX 2009 at 3 700 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 Window Express 2860 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2200 RX 2009 caps at 6. 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 2200 RX 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2200 RX
ModelWindow Express 2860
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 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. 5 in. (1.3 m) top down
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] - Detail18 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.3700
Weight - lbs.9000
Height - Detail7 ft. 4 in. (2.2 m) on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. (1.8 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches88
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22.17
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches353
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
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 - Detail54 gal. (204 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
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
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank