Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 38 Express 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 and the Regal 38 Express 2011 are modified 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 38 Express 2011 measures 38,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 at 27,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 444 lbs more than the Regal 38 Express 2011 at 152 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 Window Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Regal 38 Express 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 38 Express 2011 carries 276 gallons versus 72 gallons in the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 38 Express 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 38 Express 2011 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 at 27,0 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 Window Express
Model38 Express
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches146
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) top of arch light 12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)top - closed array
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches3
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - lbs.596
Weight - lbs.152
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches33
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches149
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified 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 - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,088 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max salon
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 58 in. (1.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 34 in. (0.8 m) max dinette sleeper; 78 in. (1.9 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 98 in. (2.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 84 in. (2.1 m) max dinette sleeper; 51 in. (1.2 m) max aft stateroom
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity67 gal. (253 l) (I/O) 61 gal. (230 l) (I/B)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3