The Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 vs Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2019 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 2017 and 300 hp for the Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2019. 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 35 Sport Coupe 2019 carries 158 gallons versus 73 gallons in the Regal Boats 28 Express 2017. 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 35 Sport Coupe 2019 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 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 35 Sport Coupe 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal Boats 35 Sport Coupe 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal Boats 28 Express 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.