When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 and the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2012 measures 53,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 28,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 at 24,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 tips the scales at 447 lbs — 103 lbs more than the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2012 at 344 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 52 Sport Coupe 2012 tops out at 87 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 42 gal and 45 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2012 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2012 could be the deciding factor.