Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 vs Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 vs Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 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 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 carries 56 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009. 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 Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 53,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2300 Bowrider 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model2300 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
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] - Detail3.67 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1805.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.398
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet53
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail53.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters16.15
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches636
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 - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 105 cu. ft. (4.25 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacity25
Maximum capacity2,024 lbs. (918 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal65
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters246.05
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower