Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2700 ES 2009 vs Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2700 ES 2009 and the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 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 2009 at 28,5 ft versus Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 at 30,8 ft. At 58 lbs and 11 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Regal 2700 ES 2009 is rated for up to 16 people. Passenger data for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 at 30,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2700 ES 2009 at 28,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model2700 ES
Model3060 Express Cruiser
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 6 in. (2.2 m) top up 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inches12
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] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches21
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg) with 5.7 l engine
Weight - Detail11,000 lbs. (4,989 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.11
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 - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Meters3.51
Height - Inches108
Height - Inches138
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Feet30.83
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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l) fresh
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Maximum people16
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 48 in. (1.2 m) max V-berth; 60 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 82 in. (2.1 m) max V-berth; 80 in. (2 m) max mid-berth
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³) Cockpit: 18 cu. ft. (0.5 m³)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28