Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is the longer of the two at 27,5 feet overall. The Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 comes in at 27,3 feet, making it roughly 0,3 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 27 FasDeck 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 535 lbs for the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012. 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 people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 is certified for 14. 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 27 FasDeck 2012 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: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 62 gallons on the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012. That 10-gallon difference translates to roughly 30–50 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 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 27 FasDeck 2012

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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011

2011

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Regal 27 FasDeck 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 27,5 ft versus Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 at 27,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 tips the scales at 535 lbs — 473 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 is rated for 14 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 27 FasDeck 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 27,3 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

Model27 FasDeck

Model Year2011

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 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 - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Meters2.13

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Bridge clearance - Inches84

Deadrise18°

Deadrise21°

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

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Inches29

Depth - Inches36

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

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [drive up] inches19

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

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

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 - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,426 kg)

Weight - kg2812.27

Weight - kg2426.72

Weight - lbs.62

Weight - lbs.535

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 - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m) w/s to keel

Height - Meters3.23

Height - Meters2.18

Height - Inches127

Height - Inches86

Length - Feet27.5

Length - Feet27.25

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

Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 3 in. (8.3 m) with extended platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel tank capacity - Gal62

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

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)

StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)

Water capacity12 gal

Maximum capacity2,400 lbs

Maximum capacity2,406 lbs. (1,091 kg)

Maximum people8

Maximum people14

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

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is the longer of the two at 27,5 feet overall. The Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 comes in at 27,3 feet, making it roughly 0,3 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 27 FasDeck 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 535 lbs for the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012. 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 people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 is certified for 14. 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 27 FasDeck 2012 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.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 62 gallons on the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012. That 10-gallon difference translates to roughly 30–50 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2012 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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