Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2300 Bowrider 2010 vs Regal 2400 Bowrider 2009 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2010 and the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2009 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2300 Bowrider 2010 at 24,0 ft versus Regal 2400 Bowrider 2009 at 26,3 ft. At 387 lbs and 465 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.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Regal 2400 Bowrider 2009 at 26,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2010 at 24,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model2300 Bowrider
Model2400 Bowrider
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,870 lbs. (1,756 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - kg1755.4
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - lbs.387
Weight - lbs.465
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26.25
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches315
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2 m) top up 5 ft. 2 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim position
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail8 ft. 1 in. (2.4 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) w/s to keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches97
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 105 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacity16 gal. (60 l) fresh
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people12