Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2012 vs Regal Commodore 4080 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2012 vs Regal Commodore 4080 2007 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2012 measures 24,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2012 tips the scales at 413 lbs — 220 lbs more than the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 at 193 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2012 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal Commodore 4080 2007 at 4,0 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
Model2300 RX Bowrider
ModelCommodore 408
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Deadrise20°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail4,130 lbs. (1,873 kg) base engines
Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg)
Weight - kg1873.33
Weight - kg8754.33
Weight - lbs.413
Weight - lbs.193
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters12.22
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches481
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 15 ft. 3 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.65
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches183
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail252 gal. (953 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters953.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal252
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard840 Twin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 105 cu. ft. (1.25 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,024 lbs. (918 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank