Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 vs Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 and the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 are deep 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 at 27,3 ft versus Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 at 29,4 ft. At 55 lbs and 94 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 27 FasDeck RX 2012 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2012 at 27,3 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
Model27 FasDeck RX
Model2860 Express Cruiser
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches31
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail5,500 lbs. (2,494 kg)
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 l engines
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - lbs.55
Weight - lbs.94
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inches86
Height - Inches134
Length - Feet27.25
Length - Feet29.42
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 3 in. (8.3 m) with extended platform
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)
StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
Water capacity12 gal
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Maximum capacity2,406 lbs. (1,091 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 78 in. (2 m) max forward; 61 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 72 in. (1.8 m) max forward; 81 in. (2 m) max mid-berth
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