Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 30 Express 2012 vs Regal Commodore 4080 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 30 Express 2012 vs Regal Commodore 4080 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 30 Express 2012 measures 29,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 25,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). At 94 lbs and 193 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 30 Express 2012 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal Commodore 4080 2007 at 4,0 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
Model30 Express
ModelCommodore 408
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 15 ft. 3 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters4.65
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches183
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches32
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] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 engines
Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg)
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - kg8754.33
Weight - lbs.94
Weight - lbs.193
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 - Feet4
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.22
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches481
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 - Detail252 gal. (953 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters953.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal252
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard840 Twin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
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