The Regal 2665 Express Cruiser 2009 is a deep-V design and the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Regal 2665 Express Cruiser 2009 at 29,2 ft versus Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 tips the scales at 9 000 lbs - 2 150 lbs less than the Regal 2665 Express Cruiser 2009 at 6 850 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 2860 Window Express 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2665 Express Cruiser 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 carries 100 gallons versus 74 gallons in the Regal 2665 Express Cruiser 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.