Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 28 Express 2012 vs Regal Boats 402 Commodore 1997 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 28 Express 2012 vs Regal Boats 402 Commodore 1997 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 402 Commodore 1997 tops out at 315 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 28 Express 2012 carries 72 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Regal Boats 402 Commodore 1997. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Regal Boats 402 Commodore 1997 at 40,0 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
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model28 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
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 - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3440.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7585
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet40
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail40.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches480
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCummins
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower315 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 capacity1
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 - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower