Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal Commodore 4060 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal Commodore 4060 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal Commodore 4060 2007 measures 40,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 12,5 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 Commodore 4060 2007 tips the scales at 19 000 lbs - 13 040 lbs less than the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2009 at 5 960 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 Commodore 4060 2007 at 40,0 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
Model2565 Express Cruiser
ModelCommodore 4060
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
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 - DetailTop Down: 10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters3.07
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches121
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches30
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 - Detail19,000 lbs. (8,618 kg)
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - kg8618.25
Weight - lbs.5960
Weight - lbs.19000
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 - Feet40
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] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.22
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches481
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail277 gal. (1,048 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1048.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal277
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard840 Twin Volvo 8.1 Gxi FWC
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? w/ holding tank (2)