Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 28 Express 2012 vs Regal 3760 IO Commodore 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 28 Express 2012 against a modified vee Regal 3760 IO 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 3760 IO Commodore 2008 measures 38,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 28 Express 2012 at 28,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 28 Express 2012 tips the scales at 7 585 lbs — 7 433 lbs more than the Regal 3760 IO Commodore 2008 at 152 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 3760 IO Commodore 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 28 Express 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 3760 IO Commodore 2008 carries 276 gallons versus 72 gallons in the Regal 28 Express 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Regal 3760 IO Commodore 2008 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 28 Express 2012 at 28,8 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
Model28 Express
Model3760 IO Commodore
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches146
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters3.71
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches146
Deadrise18°
Deadrise19℃
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,585 lbs. (3,440 kg) with 5.7 gas engine
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg)
Weight - kg3440.5
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - lbs.7585
Weight - lbs.152
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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches127
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet38
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 0 in. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches456
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin MerCruiser 6.2 MPI B3 (640 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 840 hp
Operational Info
Headroom7 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m) salon
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank