Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 and the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 measures 44,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 17,6 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 tips the scales at 22 000 lbs - 16 040 lbs less than the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 at 5 960 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 carries 328 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 at 44,6 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
Model4460 Sportyacht
Model Year2008
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) top of arch 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m) top of hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters3.91
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches154
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches30
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.5960
Weight - lbs.22000
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet44.58
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 - Inches330
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.89
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches35
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail12 ft. 9 in. (3.9 m) top of arch with radar
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches153
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 7 in. (13.6 m) with 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 - Detail328 gal. (1,241.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
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. 6 in. (1.9 m) cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 133 cu. ft. Cockpit: 39 cu. ft.
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity101 gal. (382.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (181.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal48