Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 against a modified vee Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 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 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 measures 30,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 26,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 at 4,0 feet (2008). At 11 lbs and 19 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 4060 Commodore 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 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 151 gallons in the Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Regal 3060 Express Cruiser 2011 at 30,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 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
Model3060 Express Cruiser
Model4060 Commodore
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.07
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches121
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail11,000 lbs. (4,989 kg) with twin 5.0 l engines
Weight - Detail19,000 lbs. (8,618 kg)
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg8618.25
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.19
Height - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) arch to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches138
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet30.83
Length - Feet4
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 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 typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail277 gal. (1,048 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1048.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Fuel tank capacity - Gal277
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC (840 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 880 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 48 in. (1.2 m) max V-berth; 60 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 82 in. (2.1 m) max V-berth; 80 in. (2 m) max mid-berth
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³) Cockpit: 18 cu. ft. (0.5 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank (2)