Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 vs Regal 3060 Window Express 2009 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 and the Regal 3060 Window Express 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 at 29,4 ft versus Regal 3060 Window Express 2009 at 30,8 ft. At 9 lbs and 105 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Bottom line: The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 and Regal 3060 Window Express 2009 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
Model3060 Window Express
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches21
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg) with twin 4.3 l engines
Weight - Detail10,500 lbs. (4,763 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.105
Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Meters3.51
Height - Inches134
Height - Inches138
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet30.83
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 27 cu. ft. Cockpit: 33 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l) fresh
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal28