Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 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 Sport Coupe 2012 measures 36,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 at 27,5 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 467 lbs more than the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 at 129 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 35 Sport Coupe 2012 at 36,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 at 27,5 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
Model35 Sport Coupe
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
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 - Detail12,900 lbs. (5,851 kg)
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - kg5851.34
Weight - lbs.596
Weight - lbs.129
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 - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m) est. water line - top of hardtop with radar
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Inches127
Height - Inches116
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet36.83
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 10 in. (11.23 m) with extended platform
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
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 - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (636 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max., cabin
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) (salon)
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l) fresh
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified