Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2010 vs Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2010 and the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 measures 29,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2010 at 25,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 9 400 lbs - 4 550 lbs less than the Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2010 at 4 850 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 2010 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2520 RX FasDeck 2010 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
Model2860 Express Cruiser
Model Year2010
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches31
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)
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 - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 l engines
Weight - kg2199.92
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - lbs.4850
Weight - lbs.9400
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 - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inches86
Height - Inches134
Length - Feet25.25
Length - Feet29.42
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
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 - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft.
StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
Maximum capacity2,406 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 78 in. (2 m) max forward; 61 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 72 in. (1.8 m) max forward; 81 in. (2 m) max mid-berth
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18