Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 vs Regal 28 Express 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,8 feet overall. The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 comes in at 28,5 feet, making it roughly 0,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 has the edge at 605 lbs dry weight versus 7 585 lbs for the Regal 28 Express 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many passengers can the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 carry?

The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 and Regal 28 Express 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 9 gallons on the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013. That 63-gallon difference translates to roughly 189–315 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 and Regal 28 Express 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 and the Regal 28 Express 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 vs Regal 28 Express 2012

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Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013

2013

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Regal 28 Express 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 vs Regal 28 Express 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 and the Regal 28 Express 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 ES Bowrider 2013 at 28,5 ft versus Regal 28 Express 2012 at 28,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 28 Express 2012 tips the scales at 7 585 lbs — 6 980 lbs less than the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 at 605 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 ES Bowrider 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 28 Express 2012 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 and Regal 28 Express 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2700 ES Bowrider

Model28 Express

Model Year2013

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 6 in. (2.2 m) top up 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Meters2.29

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Inches9

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Deadrise24°

Deadrise18°

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Inches36

Depth - Inches29

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] meters0.86

Draft [drive up] inches19

Draft [drive up] inches34

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)

Weight - Detail7,585 lbs. (3,440 kg) with 5.7 gas engine

Weight - kg2744.23

Weight - kg3440.5

Weight - lbs.605

Weight - lbs.7585

Height - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) windshield to keel

Height - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 8 ft. 7 in. (2.6 m) est. height keel to w/s

Height - Meters2.01

Height - Meters3.23

Height - Inches79

Height - Inches127

Length - Feet28.5

Length - Feet28.83

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]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Gal9

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)

StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)

Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)

Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)

Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Headroomnot available

Headroom7 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m) salon

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity4

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal28

Trailer Info

Trailer - Height9 ft. (2.7 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield

Trailer - Heightnot available

Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 vs Regal 28 Express 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,8 feet overall. The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 comes in at 28,5 feet, making it roughly 0,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 has the edge at 605 lbs dry weight versus 7 585 lbs for the Regal 28 Express 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many passengers can the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 carry?

The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 and Regal 28 Express 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 9 gallons on the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013. That 63-gallon difference translates to roughly 189–315 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 and Regal 28 Express 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 and the Regal 28 Express 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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