Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 vs Regal Boats 2800 Bowrider 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 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 42 Sport Coupe 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal Boats 2800 Bowrider 2022 carries 108 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 at 42,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal Boats 2800 Bowrider 2022 at 28,0 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
Model42 Sport Coupe
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. (4 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.8 m) top of radar
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail20,500 lbs. (8,527 kg) with IPS 400 engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg9298.64
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet42.33
Length - Feet28
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 4 in. (12.9 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.17 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
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 - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters408.82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
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
Water capacity70 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity18
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower