Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe Sport Coupe 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe Sport Coupe 2010 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.
The Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe Sport Coupe 2010 tops out at 435 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 2500 Bowrider 2009 carries 68 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe Sport Coupe 2010. 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 Boats 5260 Sport Coupe Sport Coupe 2010 is rated for 16 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 Boats 5260 Sport Coupe Sport Coupe 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe Sport Coupe 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 53,0 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
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model2500 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam15.32 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down 7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top opt. arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet53
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail53.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Meters16.15
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inches636
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.83 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower435 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower