Regal 35 Express 2011 boat specs
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Regal 35 Express 2011
2011
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Regal 38 Express 2013 boat specs
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Regal 38 Express 2013
2013
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Regal 35 Express 2011 vs Regal 38 Express 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 35 Express 2011 and the Regal 38 Express 2013 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 38 Express 2013 measures 38,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 35 Express 2011 at 34,7 feet (2011). At 135 lbs and 152 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 38 Express 2013 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 35 Express 2011 at 34,7 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
MakeRegal
Model35 Express
Model38 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.4 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches136
Beam - Inches146
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Meters3.71
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inches146
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg)
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.152
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) arch to keel
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) windshield to keel
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inches149
Height - Inches149
Length - Feet34.67
Length - Feet38
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 8 in. (10.5 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches456
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (635 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) max salon
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 72 in. (1.8 m) max fwd stateroom; 42 in. max dinette sleeper; 81 in. (2.0 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 83 in. (2.1 m) fwd stateroom; 79 in. (2.1 m) max dinette sleeper; 61 in. (1.5 m) max aft stateroom
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 73 cu. ft. (2 m³) Cockpit: 91 cu. ft. (2.5 m³)
StorageCockpit: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity67 gal. (230 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal3

Regal 35 Express 2011 vs Regal 38 Express 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 35 Express 2011 or the Regal 38 Express 2013?
The Regal 38 Express 2013 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Regal 35 Express 2011 comes in at 34,7 feet, making it roughly 3,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 35 Express 2011 or the Regal 38 Express 2013?
For trailering, the Regal 35 Express 2011 has the edge at 135 lbs dry weight versus 152 lbs for the Regal 38 Express 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many passengers can the Regal 38 Express 2013 carry?
The Regal 38 Express 2013 has an official capacity rating of 11 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Regal 38 Express 2013 measures 146" wide, compared to 136" for the Regal 35 Express 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 35 Express 2011 or the Regal 38 Express 2013?
The Regal 38 Express 2013 has the bigger tank at 276 gallons, versus 168 gallons on the Regal 35 Express 2011. That 108-gallon difference translates to roughly 324–540 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Regal 35 Express 2011 and Regal 38 Express 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Regal 35 Express 2011 and the Regal 38 Express 2013 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.