Regal 28 Express 2012 vs Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 28 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?

The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 is the longer of the two at 44,6 feet overall. The Regal 28 Express 2012 comes in at 28,8 feet, making it roughly 15,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 28 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?

For trailering, the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 has the edge at 22 lbs dry weight versus 7 585 lbs for the Regal 28 Express 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 measures 168" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 28 Express 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 28 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?

The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 has the bigger tank at 328 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 28 Express 2012. That 256-gallon difference translates to roughly 768–1280 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 28 Express 2012 and Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 28 Express 2012 and the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 28 Express 2012 vs Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010

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Regal 28 Express 2012

2012

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Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 28 Express 2012 vs Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 28 Express 2012 against a modified vee Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 measures 44,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,8 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 — 7 563 lbs more than the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 at 22 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 at 44,6 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

Model28 Express

Model4460 Sportyacht

Model Year2012

Model Year201

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam14 ft. (4.2 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters4.27

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches168

Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) top of arch 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m) top of hardtop

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Meters3.91

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Bridge clearance - Inches154

Deadrise18°

Deadrise20°

Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Centimeters76.2

Depth - Inches29

Depth - Inches3

Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.86

Draft [drive up] meters0.89

Draft [drive up] inches34

Draft [drive up] inches35

Weight - Detail7,585 lbs. (3,440 kg) with 5.7 gas engine

Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines

Weight - kg3440.5

Weight - kg9979.02

Weight - lbs.7585

Weight - lbs.22

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 - Detail12 ft. 9 in. (3.9 m) top of arch with radar

Height - Meters3.23

Height - Meters3.89

Height - Inches127

Height - Inches153

Length - Feet28.83

Length - Feet44.58

Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m) with ext. platform

Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 7 in. (13.6 m) with platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,241.6 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel tank capacity - Gal328

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Operational Info

Headroom7 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m) salon

Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) cabin

Sleeping capacity4

Sleeping capacity6

StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)

StorageCabin: 133 cu. ft. Cockpit: 39 cu. ft

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)

Water capacity101 gal. (382.2 l)

Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (181.6 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99

Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7

Holding tank capacity - Gal28

Holding tank capacity - Gal48

Regal 28 Express 2012 vs Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 28 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?

The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 is the longer of the two at 44,6 feet overall. The Regal 28 Express 2012 comes in at 28,8 feet, making it roughly 15,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 28 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?

For trailering, the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 has the edge at 22 lbs dry weight versus 7 585 lbs for the Regal 28 Express 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 measures 168" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 28 Express 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 28 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?

The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 has the bigger tank at 328 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 28 Express 2012. That 256-gallon difference translates to roughly 768–1280 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 28 Express 2012 and Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 28 Express 2012 and the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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