When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 and the Regal 35 Express 2011 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 35 Express 2011 measures 34,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 10,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 at 24,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 tips the scales at 398 lbs — 263 lbs more than the Regal 35 Express 2011 at 135 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.

The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2012 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Regal 35 Express 2011 wasn't available.