Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 is a deep-V design and the Regal 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008 measures 40,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 13,8 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 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008 tips the scales at 19 300 lbs - 14 700 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 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008 carries 252 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 4080 Flybridge Sedan 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 40,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2500 Bowrider
Model4080 Flybridge Sedan
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down 7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top opt. arch
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 15 ft. 3 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters4.65
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches183
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches32
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg8754.33
Weight - lbs.4600
Weight - lbs.19300
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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.46
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches97
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet26.25
Length - Feet40
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m)
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Meters12.22
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inches481
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail252 gal. (953 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters953.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal252
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC (840 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 880 hp
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank