Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is a deep-V design and the Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 measures 40,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 27,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 tips the scales at 19 300 lbs - 13 100 lbs less than the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 6 200 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 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 at 40,1 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
Model4080 Commodore Sedan
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) top of arch light
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters5.03
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches198
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - aft
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches32
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail39 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.99
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches39
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 - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg8754.33
Weight - lbs.6200
Weight - lbs.19300
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 - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m) arch light to keel
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Inches127
Height - Inches221
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet40.08
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max cabin
Headroom8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m) max., galley 6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) max., 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 capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (283.9 l) fresh
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal40