Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 vs Regal Boats 28 Express 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 vs Regal Boats 28 Express 2020 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.
The Regal Boats 28 Express 2020 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 carries 86 gallons versus 73 gallons in the Regal Boats 28 Express 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Regal Boats 28 Express 2020 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 ES Bowrider 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 28,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal Boats 28 Express 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model2700 ES Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 6 in. (2.2 m) top up 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,050 lbs. (2,744 kg) with 5.7 l engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2744.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.605
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches108
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.7 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacity2
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,360 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower