Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007?

The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 0,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007?

For trailering, the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 has the edge at 58 lbs dry weight versus 596 lbs for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. 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 passengers can the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 carry?

The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 has an official capacity rating of 12 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 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 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007?

The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. That 13-gallon difference translates to roughly 39–65 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 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 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007

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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009

2009

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Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007

2007

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 at 27,5 ft versus Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 538 lbs more than the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 at 58 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.

Bottom line: The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2565 Express Cruiser

Model2700 Bowrider

Model Year2009

Model Year2007

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down

Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Meters1.75

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Bridge clearance - Inches69

Deadrise18°

Deadrise24℃

Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.98 m)

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Inches29

Depth - Inches36

Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg) with 5.0 l engine

Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)

Weight - kg2703.41

Weight - kg2630.83

Weight - lbs.596

Weight - lbs.58

Height - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 8 ft. 7 in. (2.6 m) est. height keel to w/s

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Meters3.23

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Inches127

Height - Inchesnot available

Length - Feet27.5

Length - Feet28

Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m) with ext. platform

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.98 m)

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Inches36

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters8.69

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches6

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.69 m)

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters8.69

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches342

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typenot available

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel tank capacity - Gal85

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeInboard

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standard280 Volvo 5.7 Gi DP

Operational Info

Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max., cabin

HeadroomChemical

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l) fresh

Water capacitynot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal12

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people12

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007?

The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 0,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007?

For trailering, the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 has the edge at 58 lbs dry weight versus 596 lbs for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. 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 passengers can the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 carry?

The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 has an official capacity rating of 12 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 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 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007?

The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. That 13-gallon difference translates to roughly 39–65 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 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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