Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 38 Express 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 10,5 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 38 Express 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 38 Express 2011 has the edge at 152 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: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 measures 146" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 has the bigger tank at 276 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. That 204-gallon difference translates to roughly 612–1020 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 38 Express 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 38 Express 2011 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 38 Express 2011

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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009

2009

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Regal 38 Express 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 38 Express 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 against a modified vee Regal 38 Express 2011 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 38 Express 2011 measures 38,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 10,5 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 — 444 lbs more than the Regal 38 Express 2011 at 152 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 38 Express 2011 at 38,0 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

MakeRegal

Model2565 Express Cruiser

Model38 Express

Model Year2009

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.71

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches146

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

Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) top of arch light 12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)top - closed array

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Meters3.76

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Bridge clearance - Inches148

Deadrise18°

Deadrise19°

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

Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Centimeters76.2

Depth - Inches29

Depth - Inches3

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

Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] meters0.56

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [drive up] inches22

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

Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines

Weight - kg2703.41

Weight - kg6894.6

Weight - lbs.596

Weight - lbs.152

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 - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m)

Height - Meters3.23

Height - Meters3.78

Height - Inches127

Height - Inches149

Length - Feet27.5

Length - Feet38

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

Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Inches36

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel tank capacity - Gal276

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Operational Info

Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max., cabin

Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max salon

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l) fresh

Water capacity67 gal. (253 l) (I/O) 61 gal. (230 l) (I/B)

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 Sleeping Width: 58 in. (1.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 34 in. (0.8 m) max dinette sleeper; 78 in. (1.9 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 98 in. (2.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 84 in. (2.1 m) max dinette sleeper; 51 in. (1.2 m) max aft stateroom

Storagenot available

StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 38 Express 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 10,5 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 38 Express 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 38 Express 2011 has the edge at 152 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.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 measures 146" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 38 Express 2011?

The Regal 38 Express 2011 has the bigger tank at 276 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009. That 204-gallon difference translates to roughly 612–1020 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 38 Express 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 38 Express 2011 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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