Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 38 Express 2012 vs Regal Boats 28 Express SOLD 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 38 Express 2012 vs Regal Boats 28 Express SOLD 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Regal Boats 28 Express SOLD 2022 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 38 Express 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Regal 38 Express 2012 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal Boats 28 Express SOLD 2022 at 29,0 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
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model38 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches146
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrisenot available
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] - 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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m) arch to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches149
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet29
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 - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max (salon)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacityI/O: 67 gal. (253 l) I/B: 61 gal. (230 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower