Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 measures 30,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 at 26,3 feet (2011). At 46 lbs and 105 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 is rated for up to 13 people. Passenger data for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2010 at 30,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year201
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 - Inches12
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 - Detail10,500 lbs. (4,763 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.105
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
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
StorageCockpit: 124.4 cu. ft. (3.5 m³)
StorageCabin: 46 cu. ft. Cockpit: 18 cu. ft
Water capacity16 gal. (60 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Maximum capacity2,265 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
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