Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 38 Express 2013 vs Regal Boats 2800 Bowrider 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 38 Express 2013 vs Regal Boats 2800 Bowrider 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 2800 Bowrider 2022 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 38 Express 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 38 Express 2013 carries 276 gallons versus 108 gallons in the Regal Boats 2800 Bowrider 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 38 Express 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Regal Boats 2800 Bowrider 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 38 Express 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 38 Express 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal Boats 2800 Bowrider 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model38 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
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)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.71
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches146
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
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
Draft [max] - Detail3.17 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) windshield to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches149
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail38 ft. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.25 ft
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 - Liters408.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel tank capacity - Gal108
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity67 gal. (230 l)
Water capacity18
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