Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2400 Bowrider 2007 vs Regal Window Express 2860 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2400 Bowrider 2007 vs Regal Window Express 2860 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2400 Bowrider 2007 at 26,0 ft versus Regal Window Express 2860 2007 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2007 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 456 lbs more than the Regal Window Express 2860 2007 at 9 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 Window Express 2860 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal Window Express 2860 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Window Express 2860 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2400 Bowrider 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2400 Bowrider
ModelWindow Express 286
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.9
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters8.86
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.86 m)
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inches353
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard270 Volvo 5.0 Gxi DP
Engine/s standard450 Twin Volvo 4.3 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
HeadroomChemical
Headroomnot available
Maximum capacity2,580 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank