Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 35 Express 2012 vs Regal Commodore 4080 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 35 Express 2012 vs Regal Commodore 4080 2007 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 Commodore 4080 2007 measures 40,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 35 Express 2012 at 34,7 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Commodore 4080 2007 tips the scales at 19 300 lbs - 5 800 lbs less than the Regal 35 Express 2012 at 13 500 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.
Bottom line: The Regal Commodore 4080 2007 at 40,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 35 Express 2012 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
Model35 Express
ModelCommodore 4080
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.4 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches136
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 15 ft. 3 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Meters4.65
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inches183
Deadrise19°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches30
Depth - Inches32
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
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] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg) with twin 8.1L engines
Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg)
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - kg8754.33
Weight - lbs.13500
Weight - lbs.19300
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) arch to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches149
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet34.67
Length - Feet40
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 - 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 typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (635 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail252 gal. (953 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters953.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel tank capacity - Gal252
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard840 Twin Volvo 8.1 GXi V FWC
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m) salon
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 73 cu. ft. (2 m³) Cockpit: 91 cu. ft. (2.5 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 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? w/ holding tank