Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 boat specs
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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011
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Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 boat specs
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Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013
2013
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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 measures 32,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 27,5 feet (2011). At 62 lbs and 9 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 is rated for 9 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 3200 Bowrider 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 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
MakeRegal
Model2565 Express Cruiser
Model3200 Bowrider
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.15
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m) PowerTower up 6 ft. (1.8 m) PowerTower down
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrise18°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,445 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.9
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 - Feet32
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]11 ft. 1 in. (3.4 m) PowerTower up 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) PowerTower down
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail32 ft. (9.8 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches384
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 - Detail153 gal. (575 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters579.17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal153
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
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 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 - 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 3200 Bowrider 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013?
The Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 is the longer of the two at 32,0 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 comes in at 27,5 feet, making it roughly 4,5 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 3200 Bowrider 2013?
For trailering, the Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 has the edge at 9 lbs dry weight versus 62 lbs for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011. 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 3200 Bowrider 2013 is certified for 9. 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 measures 124" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 or the Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013?
The Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 has the bigger tank at 153 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011. That 81-gallon difference translates to roughly 243–405 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 3200 Bowrider 2013 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.