Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 against a deep vee Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 at 27,0 ft versus Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 at 27,3 ft. At 596 lbs and 535 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 Window Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 72 gal and 74 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 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
Model2565 Window Express
Model27 FasDeck
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches36
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)
Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,426 kg)
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - kg2426.72
Weight - lbs.596
Weight - lbs.535
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet27.25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 3 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Inches33
Length overall - Inches327
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) windshield to keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.98
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches78
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP (270 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,088 kg)
Maximum capacity2,406 lbs. (1,091 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Storagenot available
StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield