Both the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2012 and the Regal 30 Express 2013 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Regal 2700 Bowrider 2012 at 28,5 ft versus Regal 30 Express 2013 at 29,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 30 Express 2013 tips the scales at 9 400 lbs - 3 350 lbs less than the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2012 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Regal 30 Express 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2012 could be the deciding factor.