Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal Commodore 3760 IO 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal Commodore 3760 IO 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal Commodore 3760 IO 2007 measures 38,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 11,8 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 Commodore 3760 IO 2007 tips the scales at 152 lbs — 106 lbs less than the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2009 at 46 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 Commodore 3760 IO 2007 is rated for 11 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 Commodore 3760 IO 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Commodore 3760 IO 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 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
ModelCommodore 3760 IO
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches146
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: 12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters3.71
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches146
Deadrise21°
Deadrise19℃
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches3
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 - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.152
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 - Feet38
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 0 in. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inches456
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard640 Twin Mercruiser 6.2 MPI B3
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank