When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2008 and the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 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 2520 FasDeck 2008 at 25,0 ft versus Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 at 27,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2008 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 410 lbs more than the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 at 55 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.

The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 62 gal and 62 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 could be the deciding factor.