Both the Regal 38 Express 2011 and the Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 are modified-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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 measures 44,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 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 4460 Commodore 2008 tips the scales at 22 000 lbs - 6 800 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.

The Regal 4460 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 4460 Commodore 2008 carries 328 gallons versus 276 gallons in the Regal 38 Express 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.