Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2013 vs Regal 38 Express 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2013 and the Regal 38 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2013 at 36,8 ft versus Regal 38 Express 2012 at 38,0 ft. At 129 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.
The Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2013 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Regal 38 Express 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2013 and Regal 38 Express 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model35 Sport Coupe
Model38 Express
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches136
Beam - Inches146
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) top of arch light 12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)top - closed array
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches36
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] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail12,900 lbs. (5,851 kg)
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg5851.34
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - lbs.129
Weight - lbs.152
Length - Feet36.83
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 10 in. (11.23 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters11.23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches442
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m) arch to keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches149
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (636 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 or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacityI/O: 67 gal. (253 l) I/B: 61 gal. (230 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max (salon)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Storagenot available
StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)