When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 4060 Sport Yacht 2009 and the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 4060 Sport Yacht 2009 at 40,1 ft versus Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2011 at 42,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2011 tips the scales at 188 lbs — 169 lbs less than the Regal 4060 Sport Yacht 2009 at 19 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.