The Regal 30 Express 2012 is a deep-V design and the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 is a modified-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 4060 Commodore 2008 measures 40,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 30 Express 2012 at 29,4 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 tips the scales at 19 000 lbs - 9 600 lbs less than the Regal 30 Express 2012 at 9 400 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 4060 Commodore 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 30 Express 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 carries 277 gallons versus 100 gallons in the Regal 30 Express 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.