Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 against a modified vee Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 measures 27,5 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 24,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 at 3,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 491 lbs more than the Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 at 105 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 3060 Window Express 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 carries 151 gallons versus 72 gallons in the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 at 27,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 at 3,0 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
Model2565 Express Cruiser
Model3060 Window Express
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches29
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 - Detail10,500 lbs. (4,762.7 kg)
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.596
Weight - lbs.105
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 - Feet3
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] - Detail38 in. (0.96 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches37
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0 GXi SX (540 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 640 hp
Operational Info
Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max., cabin
Headroomnot available
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
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank