Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 35 Express 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 is a modified-V design and the Regal 35 Express 2011 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 35 Express 2011 measures 34,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 at 29,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 35 Express 2011 tips the scales at 13 500 lbs - 4 500 lbs less than the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 at 9 000 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.
The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Regal 35 Express 2011 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 35 Express 2011 carries 168 gallons versus 100 gallons in the Regal 2860 Window Express 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 35 Express 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 35 Express 2011 at 34,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2860 Window Express 2008 at 29,0 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 Window Express
Model35 Express
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches136
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches30
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - lbs.9000
Weight - lbs.13500
Length - Meters8.86
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet34.67
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.86 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) arch to keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches149
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 8 in. (10.5 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 4.3 GXi DP (450 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (635 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max2 x 450 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) max salon
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 72 in. (1.8 m) max fwd stateroom; 42 in. max dinette sleeper; 81 in. (2.0 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 83 in. (2.1 m) fwd stateroom; 79 in. (2.1 m) max dinette sleeper; 61 in. (1.5 m) max aft stateroom
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 73 cu. ft. (2 m³) Cockpit: 91 cu. ft. (2.5 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28