Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,3 feet overall. The Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 2,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 398 lbs for the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 and Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 has the bigger tank at 68 gallons, versus 54 gallons on the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011. That 14-gallon difference translates to roughly 42–70 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 and Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012

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Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011

2011

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Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 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 RX Bowrider 2011 at 24,0 ft versus Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 at 26,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 tips the scales at 398 lbs — 352 lbs more than the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 at 46 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 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

Model2300 RX Bowrider

Model2500 Bowrider

Model Year2011

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

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

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 - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg) with 5.0L engine

Weight - kg1805.3

Weight - kg2086.52

Weight - lbs.398

Weight - lbs.46

Length - Feet24

Length - Feet26.25

Length overall - Detail24 ft. (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 - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down 7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top opt. arch

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters2.39

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches94

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim

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 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

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

StorageCockpit: 105 cu. ft. (1.25 m³)

StorageCockpit: 124.4 cu. ft. (3.5 m³)

Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)

Water capacity16 gal. (60 l)

Maximum people12

Maximum people13

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum capacity2,265 lbs. (1,027 kg)

Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,3 feet overall. The Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 2,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 398 lbs for the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 and Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 has the bigger tank at 68 gallons, versus 54 gallons on the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011. That 14-gallon difference translates to roughly 42–70 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 and Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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