Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 vs Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 against a modified vee Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 at 22,0 feet (2008). At 38 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.
The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 carries 42 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2220 FasDeck 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2220 FasDeck
Model2860 Window Express
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
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 - DetailTop Down: 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches58
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.9
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters8.86
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches353
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXI (270 hp)
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 4.3 GXi DP (450 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 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 typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 450 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank