Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2009 vs Regal 35 Express 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2009 and the Regal 35 Express 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 35 Express 2012 measures 34,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2009 at 25,3 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2009 tips the scales at 485 lbs — 350 lbs more than the Regal 35 Express 2012 at 135 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 RX FasDeck 2009 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Regal 35 Express 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 35 Express 2012 at 34,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2009 at 25,3 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
Model2520 RX FasDeck
Model35 Express
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
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 - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Deadrise21°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 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 - Detail4,850 lbs. (2,200 kg)
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg) with twin 8.1L engines
Weight - kg2199.92
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - lbs.485
Weight - lbs.135
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inches86
Height - Inches149
Length - Feet25.25
Length - Feet34.67
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 8 in. (10.5 m) with ext. platform
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (635 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Maximum people14
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) salon
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 73 cu. ft. (2 m³) Cockpit: 91 cu. ft. (2.5 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
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