Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 vs Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 or the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013?

The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 is the longer of the two at 27,3 feet overall. The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 comes in at 25,3 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 or the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013?

For trailering, the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 has the edge at 485 lbs dry weight versus 546 lbs for the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 and Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 or the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013?

The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 has the bigger tank at 74 gallons, versus 62 gallons on the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009. That 12-gallon difference translates to roughly 36–60 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 and Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 and the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 vs Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013

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Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009

2009

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Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 vs Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 and the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 at 25,3 ft versus Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 at 27,3 ft. At 485 lbs and 546 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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

Model2520 FasDeck

Model27 FasDeck RX

Model Year2009

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

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

Bridge clearance - Meters2.13

Bridge clearance - Inches84

Deadrise21°

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

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Inches36

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

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] inches19

Weight - Detail4,850 lbs. (2,200 kg)

Weight - Detail5,460 lbs. (2,476 kg)

Weight - kg2199.92

Weight - kg2476.61

Weight - lbs.485

Weight - lbs.546

Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m) w/s to keel

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

Height - Meters2.18

Height - Meters1.98

Height - Inches86

Height - Inches78

Length - Feet25.25

Length - Feet27.25

Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m) with ext. platform

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

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

Length overall - Detailnot available

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

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters8.31

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches327

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7

Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12

Fuel tank capacity - Gal62

Fuel tank capacity - Gal74

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Maximum people14

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Storagenot available

StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)

Maximum capacitynot available

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

Trailer Info

Trailer - Heightnot available

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

Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 vs Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 or the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013?

The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 is the longer of the two at 27,3 feet overall. The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 comes in at 25,3 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 or the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013?

For trailering, the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 has the edge at 485 lbs dry weight versus 546 lbs for the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 and Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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 2520 FasDeck 2009 or the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013?

The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 has the bigger tank at 74 gallons, versus 62 gallons on the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009. That 12-gallon difference translates to roughly 36–60 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 and Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2009 and the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 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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