Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 28 Express 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,8 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 1,3 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 28 Express 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 7 585 lbs for the Regal 28 Express 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 passengers can the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 carry?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

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

Both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 28 Express 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: How do the fuel tanks compare on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 28 Express 2012?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 72 gallons and 72 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 28 Express 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 28 Express 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 28 Express 2012

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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011

2011

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Regal 28 Express 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 28 Express 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 28 Express 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 28 Express 2012 at 28,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 28 Express 2012 tips the scales at 7 585 lbs — 7 523 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 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 28 Express 2012 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 28 Express 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2565 Express Cruiser

Model28 Express

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 - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Deadrise18°

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

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Inches29

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

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

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] meters0.86

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [drive up] inches34

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

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

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

Weight - Detail7,585 lbs. (3,440 kg) with 5.7 gas engine

Weight - kg2812.27

Weight - kg3440.5

Weight - lbs.62

Weight - lbs.7585

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 - Meters3.23

Height - Inches127

Length - Feet27.5

Length - Feet28.83

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

Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max cabin

Headroom7 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m) salon

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 capacity4

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

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)

Maximum capacity2,400 lbs

Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)

Maximum people8

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42

Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99

Holding tank capacity - Gal12

Holding tank capacity - Gal28

Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 28 Express 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,8 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 1,3 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 28 Express 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 7 585 lbs for the Regal 28 Express 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 passengers can the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 carry?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

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

Both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 28 Express 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.

How do the fuel tanks compare on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 28 Express 2012?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 72 gallons and 72 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 28 Express 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 28 Express 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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