Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 28 Express 2012 vs Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 28 Express 2012 is a deep-V design and the Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 measures 40,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 11,3 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 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 tips the scales at 19 300 lbs - 11 715 lbs less than the Regal 28 Express 2012 at 7 585 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.
Bottom line: The Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 at 40,1 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
Model4080 Commodore Sedan
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) top of arch light
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters5.03
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches198
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - aft
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches32
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail39 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] meters0.99
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inches39
Weight - Detail7,585 lbs. (3,440 kg) with 5.7 gas engine
Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg3440.5
Weight - kg8754.33
Weight - lbs.7585
Weight - lbs.19300
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 - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m) arch light to keel
Height - Meters3.23
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Inches127
Height - Inches221
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet40.08
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m) with ext. platform
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 - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom7 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m) salon
Headroom8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m) max., galley 6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) max., salon
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 capacity75 gal. (283.9 l) fresh
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 - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal40