Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 vs Regal Window Express 2860 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 vs Regal Window Express 2860 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 at 27,3 ft versus Regal Window Express 2860 2007 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 tips the scales at 546 lbs — 537 lbs more than the Regal Window Express 2860 2007 at 9 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.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Regal 27 FasDeck RX 2013 and Regal Window Express 2860 2007 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
Model27 FasDeck RX
ModelWindow Express 286
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
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 - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches35
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail5,460 lbs. (2,476 kg)
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg2476.61
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.546
Weight - lbs.9
Height - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) windshield to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.98
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches78
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet27.25
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 3 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.86 m)
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches327
Length overall - Inches353
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard450 Twin Volvo 4.3 GXi DP
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,406 lbs. (1,091 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield
Trailer - Heightnot available