Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

The Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 is the longer of the two at 27,3 feet overall. The Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 comes in at 22,0 feet, making it roughly 5,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 has the edge at 38 lbs dry weight versus 535 lbs for the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 is certified for 14. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

The Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 has the bigger tank at 62 gallons, versus 42 gallons on the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008. That 20-gallon difference translates to roughly 60–100 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2012

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Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008

2008

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Regal 27 FasDeck 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 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 27 FasDeck 2012 measures 27,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 at 22,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 tips the scales at 535 lbs — 497 lbs less than the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 at 38 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 27 FasDeck 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 27,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2220 FasDeck

Model27 FasDeck

Model Year2008

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Meters1.47

Bridge clearance - Meters2.13

Bridge clearance - Inches58

Bridge clearance - Inches84

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise21°

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Inches36

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)

Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,426 kg)

Weight - kg1723.65

Weight - kg2426.72

Weight - lbs.38

Weight - lbs.535

Length - Meters6.8

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet22

Length - Feet27.25

Length - Inches2

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters6.76

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches266

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches19

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m) w/s to keel

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Meters2.18

Height - Inchesnot available

Height - Inches86

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 3 in. (8.3 m) with extended platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXI (270 hp)

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99

Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7

Fuel tank capacity - Gal42

Fuel tank capacity - Gal62

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Maximum people12

Maximum people14

Storagenot available

StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity12 gal

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum capacity2,406 lbs. (1,091 kg)

Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

The Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 is the longer of the two at 27,3 feet overall. The Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 comes in at 22,0 feet, making it roughly 5,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 has the edge at 38 lbs dry weight versus 535 lbs for the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 is certified for 14. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

The Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 has the bigger tank at 62 gallons, versus 42 gallons on the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008. That 20-gallon difference translates to roughly 60–100 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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