Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 30 Express 2012 vs Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 30 Express 2012 against a modified vee Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 measures 44,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 30 Express 2012 at 29,4 feet (2012). At 94 lbs and 22 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 at 44,6 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
Model30 Express
Model4460 Sportyacht
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) top of arch 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m) top of hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.91
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches154
Deadrise18°
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.89
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches35
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 engines
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.94
Weight - lbs.22
Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Detail12 ft. 9 in. (3.9 m) top of arch with radar
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Meters3.89
Height - Inches134
Height - Inches153
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet44.58
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 7 in. (13.6 m) with platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,241.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
StorageCabin: 133 cu. ft. Cockpit: 39 cu. ft
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity101 gal. (382.2 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (181.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal48