Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 35 Express 2012 — 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 35 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 35 Express 2012 measures 34,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 27,5 feet (2011). At 62 lbs and 135 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.
The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 35 Express 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 35 Express 2012 at 34,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 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
Model35 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Deadrise18°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches22
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 - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg) with twin 8.1L engines
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.135
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 - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inches127
Height - Inches149
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet34.67
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 8 in. (10.5 m) with ext. platform
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 - Detail168 gal. (635 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max cabin
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 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 capacity6
StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)
StorageCabin: 73 cu. ft. (2 m³) Cockpit: 91 cu. ft. (2.5 m³)
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 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