Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 and the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 measures 30,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 at 26,3 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 11 000 lbs - 6 400 lbs less than the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 at 4 600 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 2500 Bowrider 2009 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 at 30,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 at 26,3 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
Model2500 Bowrider
Model3060 Express Cruiser
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down 7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top opt. arch
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches21
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail11,000 lbs. (4,989 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - lbs.4600
Weight - lbs.11000
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 - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.46
Height - Meters3.51
Height - Inches97
Height - Inches138
Length - Feet26.25
Length - Feet30.83
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 [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 48 in. (1.2 m) max V-berth; 60 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 82 in. (2.1 m) max V-berth; 80 in. (2 m) max mid-berth
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³) Cockpit: 18 cu. ft. (0.5 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28