Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2010 vs Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2010 and the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 measures 30,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2010 at 27,5 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 11 000 lbs - 5 040 lbs less than the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2010 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.
The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2010 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 at 30,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2010 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
Model3060 Express Cruiser
Model Year2010
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches21
Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail11,000 lbs. (4,989 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - lbs.5960
Weight - lbs.11000
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 - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Meters3.51
Height - Inches127
Height - Inches138
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet30.83
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m) with ext. platform
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
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 - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max., cabin
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 48 in. (1.2 m) max V-berth; 60 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 82 in. (2.1 m) max V-berth; 80 in. (2 m) max mid-berth
StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.
StorageCabin: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³) Cockpit: 18 cu. ft. (0.5 m³)
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal28