Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 38 Express 2012 vs Regal Boats 38 Grande Coupe 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 38 Express 2012 vs Regal Boats 38 Grande Coupe 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 38 Grande Coupe 2022 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 38 Express 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 38 Express 2012 carries 276 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Regal Boats 38 Grande Coupe 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Regal 38 Express 2012 and Regal Boats 38 Grande Coupe 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
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 - Feet39
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 - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches468
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 - Liters984.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max (salon)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity2
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 capacity55
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 - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower