Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 30 Express 2013 vs Regal 35 Express 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 30 Express 2013 and the Regal 35 Express 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 Express 2012 measures 34,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 30 Express 2013 at 29,4 feet (2013). At 94 lbs and 135 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.
The Regal 30 Express 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 35 Express 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 35 Express 2012 at 34,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 30 Express 2013 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
Model35 Express
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Deadrise18°
Deadrise19°
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) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg)
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg) with twin 8.1L engines
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - lbs.94
Weight - lbs.135
Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) windshield to keel
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inches134
Height - Inches149
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet34.67
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 8 in. (10.5 m) with ext. 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. (635 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 typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
StorageCabin: 73 cu. ft. (2 m³) Cockpit: 91 cu. ft. (2.5 m³)
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 - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) salon
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6