Regal 38 Express 2012 boat specs
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Regal 38 Express 2012
2012
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Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 boat specs
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Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010
2010
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Regal 38 Express 2012 vs Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 38 Express 2012 against a modified vee Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 measures 44,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 38 Express 2012 at 38,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 38 Express 2012 tips the scales at 152 lbs — 130 lbs more than the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 at 22 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 4460 Sportyacht 2010 at 44,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 38 Express 2012 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
MakeRegal
MakeRegal
Model38 Express
Model4460 Sportyacht
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches146
Beam - Inches168
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 - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) top of arch 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m) top of hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Meters3.91
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Bridge clearance - Inches154
Deadrise19°
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.89
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches35
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 - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.22
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m) arch to keel
Height - Detail12 ft. 9 in. (3.9 m) top of arch with radar
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Meters3.89
Height - Inches149
Height - Inches153
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet44.58
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 7 in. (13.6 m) with platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,241.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max (salon)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)
StorageCabin: 133 cu. ft. Cockpit: 39 cu. ft
Water capacityI/O: 67 gal. (253 l) I/B: 61 gal. (230 l)
Water capacity101 gal. (382.2 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (181.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal48

Regal 38 Express 2012 vs Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 38 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?
The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 is the longer of the two at 44,6 feet overall. The Regal 38 Express 2012 comes in at 38,0 feet, making it roughly 6,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 38 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?
For trailering, the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 has the edge at 22 lbs dry weight versus 152 lbs for the Regal 38 Express 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 measures 168" wide, compared to 146" for the Regal 38 Express 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 38 Express 2012 or the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010?
The Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 has the bigger tank at 328 gallons, versus 276 gallons on the Regal 38 Express 2012. That 52-gallon difference translates to roughly 156–260 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Regal 38 Express 2012 and Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Regal 38 Express 2012 and the Regal 4460 Sportyacht 2010 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.