Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 vs Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 vs Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 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 2700 Bowrider 2007 at 28,0 ft versus Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 at 30,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 11 000 lbs - 5 200 lbs less than the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 at 5 800 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 2700 Bowrider 2007 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 at 30,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2007 at 28,0 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
Model2700 Bowrider
Model3060 Express Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters1.75
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches69
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.98 m)
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.98 m)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail11,000 lbs. (4,989 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - lbs.5800
Weight - lbs.11000
Length - Meters8.69
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet30.83
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.69 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) arch to keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches138
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard280 Volvo 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
HeadroomChemical
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Maximum people12
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 48 in. (1.2 m) max V-berth; 60 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 82 in. (2.1 m) max V-berth; 80 in. (2 m) max mid-berth
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³) Cockpit: 18 cu. ft. (0.5 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28