Both the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2013 and the Regal 38 Express 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 2013 at 38,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 38 Express 2013 tips the scales at 15 200 lbs - 2 300 lbs less than the Regal 35 Sport Coupe 2013 at 12 900 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.

Both boats are rated for 11 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.