Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 vs Regal Boats 42 Fly 2020: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 vs Regal Boats 42 Fly 2020 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal Boats 42 Fly 2020 measures 42,0 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 at 24,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Boats 42 Fly 2020 tips the scales at 27 500 lbs - 23 520 lbs less than the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 at 3 980 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.
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 Boats 42 Fly 2020 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 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
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model2300 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam13.00 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m) PowerTower up 4 ft. 8 in. (1.4 m) PowerTower down
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - 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 [drive up] - Detail18 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail3.57 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1805.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3980
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches504
Displacementnot available
Displacement27500.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters976.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal258
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 105 cu. ft. (4.25 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacity62
Maximum capacity2,024 lbs. (918 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower