Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 vs Regal 30 Express 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 or the Regal 30 Express 2012?

The Regal 30 Express 2012 is the longer of the two at 29,4 feet overall. The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 comes in at 29,0 feet, making it roughly 0,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 or the Regal 30 Express 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 30 Express 2012 has the edge at 94 lbs dry weight versus 685 lbs for the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has a documented max rating of 375 hp. Engine specifications for the Regal 30 Express 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many passengers can the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 carry?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has an official capacity rating of 13 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 30 Express 2012 measures 114" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 or the Regal 30 Express 2012?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has the bigger tank at 74 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Regal 30 Express 2012. That 73-gallon difference translates to roughly 219–365 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 and Regal 30 Express 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 and the Regal 30 Express 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 vs Regal 30 Express 2012

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Regal 2665 Commodore 2008

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Regal 30 Express 2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 vs Regal 30 Express 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 against a deep vee Regal 30 Express 2012 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 2665 Commodore 2008 at 29,0 ft versus Regal 30 Express 2012 at 29,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 tips the scales at 685 lbs — 591 lbs more than the Regal 30 Express 2012 at 94 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 2665 Commodore 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Regal 30 Express 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 carries 74 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Regal 30 Express 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 is rated for up to 13 people. Passenger data for the Regal 30 Express 2012 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 and Regal 30 Express 2012 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

MakeRegal

Model2665 Commodore

Model30 Express

Model Year2008

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)

Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters2.9

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches114

Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.1 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch

Bridge clearance - Meters2.08

Bridge clearance - Meters3.05

Bridge clearance - Inches82

Bridge clearance - Inches12

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise18°

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)

Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Centimeters78.74

Depth - Inches36

Depth - Inches31

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Meters0.99

Draft [max] - Inches36

Draft [max] - Inches39

Weight - Detail6,850 lbs. (3,107 kg)

Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 engines

Weight - kg3107.11

Weight - kg4263.76

Weight - lbs.685

Weight - lbs.94

Length - Meters8.9

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet29

Length - Feet29.42

Length - Inches2

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters8.89

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches35

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.56

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches22

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Meters3.4

Height - Inchesnot available

Height - Inches134

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP (280 hp)

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12

Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54

Fuel tank capacity - Gal74

Fuel tank capacity - Gal1

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Engine max375 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank

Headnot available

Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people13

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Headroomnot available

Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity4

Storagenot available

StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal18

Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 vs Regal 30 Express 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 or the Regal 30 Express 2012?

The Regal 30 Express 2012 is the longer of the two at 29,4 feet overall. The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 comes in at 29,0 feet, making it roughly 0,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 or the Regal 30 Express 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 30 Express 2012 has the edge at 94 lbs dry weight versus 685 lbs for the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has a documented max rating of 375 hp. Engine specifications for the Regal 30 Express 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many passengers can the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 carry?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has an official capacity rating of 13 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 30 Express 2012 measures 114" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 or the Regal 30 Express 2012?

The Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 has the bigger tank at 74 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Regal 30 Express 2012. That 73-gallon difference translates to roughly 219–365 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 and Regal 30 Express 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2665 Commodore 2008 and the Regal 30 Express 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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