Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 38 Express 2011 vs Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Regal 38 Express 2011 against a deep vee Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 52 Sport Coupe 2013 measures 53,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,0 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 52 Sport Coupe 2013 tips the scales at 344 lbs — 192 lbs less than the Regal 38 Express 2011 at 152 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 52 Sport Coupe 2013 tops out at 87 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 38 Express 2011 carries 276 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Regal 52 Sport Coupe 2013 at 53,0 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
Model52 Sport Coupe
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches146
Beam - Inches184
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 - Detail13 ft. 5 in. (4 m) top of hardtop 14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m) top of radar 18 ft. 3 in. (5.5 m) top of nav. light with mast
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Meters5.56
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Bridge clearance - Inches219
Deadrise19°
Deadrise15.5°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - Detail34,400 lbs. (15,513 kg)
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - kg15603.56
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.344
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches149
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet53
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 - Detail53 ft. (16.15 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters16.15
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches636
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 - Detail450 gal. (1,703 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelTwin D6 Diesel IPS 6
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower87
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 capacity125 gal. (473 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters246.05
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal65