Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 40,1 feet overall. The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 29,4 feet, making it roughly 10,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 has the edge at 9 lbs dry weight versus 193 lbs for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. 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 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 156" wide, compared to 114" for the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009. 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 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 has the bigger tank at 25 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009. That 24-gallon difference translates to roughly 72–120 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 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 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011

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Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009

2009

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Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 against a modified vee Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 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 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 40,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 10,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 at 29,4 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 tips the scales at 193 lbs — 184 lbs less than the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 at 9 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 Sportyacht 2011 at 40,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 at 29,4 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

Model2860 Express Cruiser

Model4080 Sportyacht

Model Year2009

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)

Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)

Beam - Meters2.9

Beam - Meters3.96

Beam - Inches114

Beam - Inches156

Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) top of arch light

Bridge clearance - Meters3.05

Bridge clearance - Meters5.03

Bridge clearance - Inches12

Bridge clearance - Inches198

Deadrise18°

Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - aft

Depth - Centimeters78.74

Depth - Centimeters81.28

Depth - Inches31

Depth - Inches32

Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail39 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.56

Draft [drive up] meters0.99

Draft [drive up] inches22

Draft [drive up] inches39

Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg) with twin 4.3 l engines

Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines

Weight - kg4082.33

Weight - kg8754.33

Weight - lbs.9

Weight - lbs.193

Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel

Height - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m) arch light to keel

Height - Meters3.4

Height - Meters5.61

Height - Inches134

Height - Inches221

Length - Feet29.42

Length - Feet40.08

Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 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 typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54

Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35

Fuel tank capacity - Gal1

Fuel tank capacity - Gal25

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Operational Info

Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin

Headroom8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m) max galley 6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) max salon

Water capacity35 gal. (132 l) fresh

Water capacity75 gal. (283.9 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14

Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42

Holding tank capacity - Gal18

Holding tank capacity - Gal4

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 60 in. (1.5 m) max fwd stateroom; 56 in. (1.4 m) max dinette sleeper; 58 in. (1.4 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 76 in. (1.9 m) max fwd stateroom, 80 in. (2 m) max dinette sleeper; 75 in. (1.9 m) max aft stateroom

Storagenot available

StorageCabin: 88 cu. ft. (2.5 m³) Cockpit: 45 cu. ft. (1.2 m³)

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 40,1 feet overall. The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 comes in at 29,4 feet, making it roughly 10,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 has the edge at 9 lbs dry weight versus 193 lbs for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. 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 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 156" wide, compared to 114" for the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009. 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 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 has the bigger tank at 25 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009. That 24-gallon difference translates to roughly 72–120 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 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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