Regal 30 Express 2012 boat specs
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Regal 30 Express 2012
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Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 boat specs
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Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012
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Regal 30 Express 2012 vs Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 30 Express 2012 and the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 measures 36,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 30 Express 2012 at 29,4 feet (2012). At 94 lbs and 129 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 35 Sport Coupe 2012 at 36,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 30 Express 2012 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
MakeRegal
Model30 Express
Model35 Sport Coupe
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
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
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 engines
Weight - Detail12,900 lbs. (5,851 kg)
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - kg5851.34
Weight - lbs.94
Weight - lbs.129
Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m) est. water line - top of hardtop with radar
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Inches134
Height - Inches116
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet36.83
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 10 in. (11.23 m) with extended 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 - Detail168 gal. (636 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) (salon)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal3

Regal 30 Express 2012 vs Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 30 Express 2012 or the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012?
The Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 is the longer of the two at 36,8 feet overall. The Regal 30 Express 2012 comes in at 29,4 feet, making it roughly 7,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 30 Express 2012 or the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012?
For trailering, the Regal 30 Express 2012 has the edge at 94 lbs dry weight versus 129 lbs for the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012. 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 35 Sport Coupe 2012 measures 136" wide, compared to 114" for the Regal 30 Express 2012. 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 30 Express 2012 or the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012?
The Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 has the bigger tank at 168 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Regal 30 Express 2012. That 167-gallon difference translates to roughly 501–835 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Regal 30 Express 2012 and Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Regal 30 Express 2012 and the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2012 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.