Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 vs Regal Window Express 2565 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 vs Regal Window Express 2565 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 2010 at 29,4 ft versus Regal Window Express 2565 2007 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Window Express 2565 2007 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 587 lbs less than the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2010 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 2010 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal Window Express 2565 2007 at 27,0 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
Model2860 Express Cruiser
ModelWindow Express 2565
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches29
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 - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.596
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 - Feet27
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] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches33
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 - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard270 Volvo 5.0 Gxi DP
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max., cabin
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 27 cu. ft. Cockpit: 33 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum people8
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 capacity2,400 lbs. (1,088 kg)