Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2700 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 38 Express 2012: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 38 Express 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 38 Express 2012 measures 38,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2011 at 28,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 38 Express 2012 tips the scales at 15 200 lbs - 9 150 lbs less than the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2011 at 6 050 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 2011 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Regal 38 Express 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 38 Express 2012 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2011 at 28,5 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
Model38 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches146
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 6 in. (2.2 m) top up 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) top of arch light 12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)top - closed array
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Inches90
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Deadrise24°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches30
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
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] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,050 lbs. (2,744 kg) with 5.7 l engine
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg2744.23
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - lbs.6050
Weight - lbs.15200
Height - Detail9 ft. (2.7 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) w/s to keel 6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) top down
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inches108
Height - Inches149
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.7 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)
StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacityI/O: 67 gal. (253 l) I/B: 61 gal. (230 l)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max (salon)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal30