When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 38 Express 2011 and the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 are modified 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 2011 measures 38,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 34,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 at 4,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 38 Express 2011 tips the scales at 152 lbs — 133 lbs more than the Regal 4060 Commodore 2008 at 19 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 4060 Commodore 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 38 Express 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 276 gal and 277 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.