Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 is the longer of the two at 40,1 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 12,6 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010?

For trailering, the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 has the edge at 193 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010 measures 156" 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010. That 47-gallon difference translates to roughly 141–235 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010

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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009

2009

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Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 against a modified vee Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010 measures 40,1 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 12,6 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 — 403 lbs more than the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 at 193 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010 at 40,1 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

Model4080 Sportyacht

Model Year2009

Model Year201

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.96

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches156

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

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) top of arch light

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Meters5.03

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Bridge clearance - Inches198

Deadrise18°

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

Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - aft

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Centimeters81.28

Depth - Inches29

Depth - Inches32

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

Draft [drive up] - Detail39 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] meters0.99

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [drive up] inches39

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

Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines

Weight - kg2703.41

Weight - kg8754.33

Weight - lbs.596

Weight - lbs.193

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 - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m) arch light to keel

Height - Meters3.23

Height - Meters5.61

Height - Inches127

Height - Inches221

Length - Feet27.5

Length - Feet40.08

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

Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel tank capacity - Gal25

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Operational Info

Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max., cabin

Headroom8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m) max., galley 6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) max., salon

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l) fresh

Water capacity75 gal. (283.9 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42

Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42

Holding tank capacity - Gal12

Holding tank capacity - Gal4

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity6

Storagenot available

StorageCabin: 88 cu. ft. Cockpit: 45 cu. ft

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 is the longer of the two at 40,1 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 12,6 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010?

For trailering, the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 has the edge at 193 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010 measures 156" 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 4080 Sportyacht 2010?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010. That 47-gallon difference translates to roughly 141–235 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2010 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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