Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013?

The Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 is the longer of the two at 27,3 feet overall. The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 comes in at 26,3 feet, making it roughly 1,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013?

For trailering, the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 535 lbs for the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013?

The Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 has the bigger tank at 74 gallons, versus 68 gallons on the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011. That 6-gallon difference translates to roughly 18–30 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2013

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Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011

2011

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Regal 27 FasDeck 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 at 26,3 ft versus Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 at 27,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 tips the scales at 535 lbs — 489 lbs less than the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 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 2500 Bowrider 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 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

Model2500 Bowrider

Model27 FasDeck

Model Year2011

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down 7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top opt. arch

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Meters2.39

Bridge clearance - Meters2.13

Bridge clearance - Inches94

Bridge clearance - Inches84

Deadrise21°

Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters86.36

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Inches34

Depth - Inches36

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] inches19

Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg) with 5.0 l engine

Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,426 kg)

Weight - kg2086.52

Weight - kg2426.72

Weight - lbs.46

Weight - lbs.535

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 - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) windshield to keel

Height - Meters2.46

Height - Meters1.98

Height - Inches97

Height - Inches78

Length - Feet26.25

Length - Feet27.25

Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)

Length overall - Detail27 ft. 3 in. (8.3 m)

Length overall - Meters8

Length overall - Meters8.31

Length overall - Inches315

Length overall - Inches327

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Inches36

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41

Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12

Fuel tank capacity - Gal68

Fuel tank capacity - Gal74

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

StorageCockpit: 124.4 cu. ft. (3.5 m³)

StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)

Water capacity16 gal. (60 l)

Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)

Maximum capacity2,265 lbs

Maximum capacity2,406 lbs. (1,091 kg)

Maximum people13

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Trailer Info

Trailer - Heightnot available

Trailer - Height7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield

Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013?

The Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 is the longer of the two at 27,3 feet overall. The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 comes in at 26,3 feet, making it roughly 1,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013?

For trailering, the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 535 lbs for the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013?

The Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 has the bigger tank at 74 gallons, versus 68 gallons on the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011. That 6-gallon difference translates to roughly 18–30 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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