Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2300 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 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.
The Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 carries 73 gallons versus 54 gallons in the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2011. 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 2300 Bowrider 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 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
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model2300 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg) base engines
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1805.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.398
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 105 cu. ft. (4.25 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacity2
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower