Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 vs Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 vs Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 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 28 Express 2017 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 carries 73 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012. 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 2500 Bowrider 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 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 Boats 28 Express 2017 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 Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 5.0L 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 - Feet29
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inches348
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 - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 124.4 cu. ft. (3.5 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity16 gal. (60 l)
Water capacity2
Maximum capacity2,265 lbs. (1,027 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower