The Regal 35 Express 2011 vs Regal Boats SAV 2020 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 Boats SAV 2020 measures 38,1 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 35 Express 2011 at 34,7 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Boats SAV 2020 tips the scales at 17 990 lbs — 17 855 lbs less than the Regal 35 Express 2011 at 135 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Regal Boats SAV 2020 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 35 Express 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 35 Express 2011 carries 168 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Regal Boats SAV 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.