Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009?

The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 is the longer of the two at 53,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 25,5 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009?

For trailering, the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 has the edge at 344 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009 carry?

The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 has an official capacity rating of 16 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 measures 184" 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 45 gallons on the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009. That 27-gallon difference translates to roughly 81–135 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009

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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009

2009

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Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009

2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 against a modified vee Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009 measures 53,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 25,5 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 — 252 lbs more than the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 at 344 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009 at 53,0 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

Model52 Sport Coupe

Model Year2009

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters4.67

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches184

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

Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 5 in. (4 m) top of hardtop 14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m) top of radar 18 ft. 3 in. (5.5 m) top of nav. light (with satellite TV tower)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Meters5.56

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Bridge clearance - Inches219

Deadrise18°

Deadrise22°

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

Depth - Detailnot available

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Centimetersnot available

Depth - Inches29

Depth - Inchesnot available

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 - Detail34,400 lbs. (15,513 kg)

Weight - kg2703.41

Weight - kg15603.56

Weight - lbs.596

Weight - lbs.344

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 - Feet53

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] - Detail46 in. (1.1 m) with heavy load

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Meters1.17

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Inches46

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail53 ft. (16.15 m)

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters16.15

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches636

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail450 gal. (1703 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel tank capacity - Gal45

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeInboard - Twin

Operational Info

Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max., cabin

Headroomnot available

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l) fresh

Water capacity125 gal. (473 l) fresh

Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42

Holding tank capacity - Liters246.05

Holding tank capacity - Gal12

Holding tank capacity - Gal65

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009?

The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 is the longer of the two at 53,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 25,5 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009?

For trailering, the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 has the edge at 344 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009 carry?

The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 has an official capacity rating of 16 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 measures 184" 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 52 Sport Coupe 2009?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 45 gallons on the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009. That 27-gallon difference translates to roughly 81–135 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2009 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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