Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 30 Express 2013 vs Regal Boats 27 Fasdeck 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 30 Express 2013 vs Regal Boats 27 Fasdeck 2012 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.
The Regal Boats 27 Fasdeck 2012 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 30 Express 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats 27 Fasdeck 2012 carries 72 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Regal 30 Express 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Regal 30 Express 2013 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal Boats 27 Fasdeck 2012 at 27,0 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
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model30 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) windshield to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches134
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity12
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
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower