The Regal Boats 28 Express 2014 vs Regal Boats 38 SAV 2022 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Regal Boats 28 Express 2014 and 300 hp for the Regal Boats 38 SAV 2022. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats 28 Express 2014 carries 73 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Regal Boats 38 SAV 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal Boats 38 SAV 2022 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Regal Boats 28 Express 2014 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal Boats 38 SAV 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Boats 38 SAV 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal Boats 28 Express 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.