Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 35 Express 2011 — 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 35 Express 2011 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 35 Express 2011 measures 34,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2011 at 26,3 feet (2011). At 46 lbs and 135 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 35 Express 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 35 Express 2011 at 34,7 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
Model35 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down 7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top opt. arch
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Deadrise21°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.135
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 - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.46
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inches97
Height - Inches149
Length - Feet26.25
Length - Feet34.67
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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 8 in. (10.5 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 - Detail168 gal. (635 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 124.4 cu. ft. (3.5 m³)
StorageCabin: 73 cu. ft. (2 m³) Cockpit: 91 cu. ft. (2.5 m³)
Water capacity16 gal. (60 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Maximum capacity2,265 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) max salon
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 72 in. (1.8 m) max fwd stateroom; 42 in. max dinette sleeper; 81 in. (2.0 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 83 in. (2.1 m) fwd stateroom; 79 in. (2.1 m) max dinette sleeper; 61 in. (1.5 m) max aft stateroom
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