Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 vs Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 vs Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 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 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 carries 45 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013. 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 Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 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 Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Boats 5260 Sport Coupe 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 53,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2013 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 Year2013
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] - Detail3.67 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail6,050 lbs. (2,744 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2744.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.605
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) windshield to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.01
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches79
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Feet53
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.7 m)
Length overall - Detail53.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Meters16.15
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inches636
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water capacity25
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal65
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters246.05
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height9 ft. (2.7 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield
Trailer - Heightnot available