Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 is the longer of the two at 29,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008?

For trailering, the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 685 lbs for the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008. 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: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has a documented max rating of 375 hp. Engine specifications for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: How do the fuel tanks compare on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 2665 Commodore 2008?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 72 gallons and 74 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Q: Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 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 2011 vs Regal 2665 Commodore 2008

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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011

2011

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Regal 2665 Commodore 2008

2008

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 against a modified vee Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 27,5 ft versus Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 tips the scales at 685 lbs — 623 lbs less than the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 62 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 2665 Commodore 2008 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 72 gal and 74 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2565 Express Cruiser

Model2665 Commodore

Model Year2011

Model Year2008

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

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

Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.1 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Meters2.08

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Bridge clearance - Inches82

Deadrise18°

Deadrise20℃

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

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Inches29

Depth - Inches36

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

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg) with 5.0 l engine

Weight - Detail6,850 lbs. (3,107 kg)

Weight - kg2812.27

Weight - kg3107.11

Weight - lbs.62

Weight - lbs.685

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 - Feet29

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

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters8.9

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches2

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters8.89

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches35

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel tank capacity - Gal74

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP (280 hp)

Engine maxnot available

Engine max375 hp

Operational Info

Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max cabin

Headroomnot available

Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 76 in. (1.9 m) max V-berth; 58 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 79 in. (2 m) max V-berth; 74 in. (1.8 m) max mid-berth

Sleeping capacitynot available

StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)

Storagenot available

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)

Water capacitynot available

Maximum capacity2,400 lbs

Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)

Maximum people8

Maximum people13

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? with holding tank

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 is the longer of the two at 29,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008?

For trailering, the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 685 lbs for the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008. 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.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has a documented max rating of 375 hp. Engine specifications for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

How do the fuel tanks compare on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 2665 Commodore 2008?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 72 gallons and 74 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 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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