Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 38 Express 2011 vs Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 38 Express 2011 is a modified-V design and the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2013 measures 42,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 38 Express 2011 at 38,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2013 tips the scales at 20 500 lbs - 5 300 lbs less than the Regal 38 Express 2011 at 15 200 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 42 Sport Coupe 2013 at 42,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 38 Express 2011 at 38,0 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
Model38 Express
Model42 Sport Coupe
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam13 ft. (4 m)
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches146
Beam - Inches156
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 - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Deadrise19°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail38 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches30
Depth - Inches38
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches41
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - Detail20,500 lbs. (9,298 kg)
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - kg9298.64
Weight - lbs.15200
Weight - lbs.20500
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m)
Height - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m) hard top to keel
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Meters3.91
Height - Inches149
Height - Inches154
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet42.33
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 4 in. (12.9 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.9
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches508
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,044 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max salon
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 58 in. (1.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 34 in. (0.8 m) max dinette sleeper; 78 in. (1.9 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 98 in. (2.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 84 in. (2.1 m) max dinette sleeper; 51 in. (1.2 m) max aft stateroom
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity67 gal. (253 l) (I/O) 61 gal. (230 l) (I/B)
Water capacity70 gal. (264 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal40