Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 against a modified vee Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 measures 44,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 15,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 at 28,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011 tips the scales at 605 lbs — 583 lbs more than the Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 at 22 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 4460 Commodore 2008 tops out at 2 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 4460 Commodore 2008 carries 328 gallons versus 86 gallons in the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2011. 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 4460 Commodore 2008 caps at 13. 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 4460 Commodore 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2700 ES Bowrider
Model4460 Commodore
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 6 in. (2.2 m) top up 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m) top down
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Deadrise24°
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches31
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] - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,050 lbs. (2,744 kg) with 5.7 l engine
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg2744.23
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.605
Weight - lbs.22
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 - Feet44
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.7 m)
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 7 in. (13.6 m)
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Meters13.59
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inches535
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,154 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC (840 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 960 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,360 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank (2)