Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 against a modified vee Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2011 measures 46,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 at 26,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 442 lbs more than the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2011 at 23 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 2400 Bowrider 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2011 carries 328 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2011 at 46,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 at 26,0 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
Model2400 Bowrider
Model46 Sport Coupe
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (0.97 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)
Weight - Detail23,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) with 8.1 l IPS
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg10432.62
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.23
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet46
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.07
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches42
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) waterline, top of hard top with radar 14 ft. 7 in. shipping height, top of hard top
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.45
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches175
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. (14.02 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP (270 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,580 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peopleYacht
Storagenot available
StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity101 gal. (382 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal48