Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2013 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2013 carries 168 gallons versus 72 gallons in the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2013 is rated for 11 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 Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 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
Makenot available
Model2565 Express Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
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] - 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] - 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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet37
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 overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches444
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 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 capacity5
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower