Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal Commodore 2665 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 vs Regal Commodore 2665 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 at 29,4 ft versus Regal Commodore 2665 2007 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Commodore 2665 2007 tips the scales at 685 lbs — 676 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 2860 Express Cruiser 2009 and Regal Commodore 2665 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model2860 Express Cruiser
ModelCommodore 2665
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches82
Deadrise18°
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches36
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg) with twin 4.3 l engines
Weight - Detail6,850 lbs. (3,107 kg)
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - kg3107.11
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.685
Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches134
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard280 Volvo 5.7 Gi DP
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin
Headroomnot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l) fresh
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13