Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 vs Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 is a deep-V design and the Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 at 42,3 ft versus Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009 at 44,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009 tips the scales at 22 000 lbs - 1 500 lbs less than the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 at 20 500 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 Commodore Express 2009 at 44,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 at 42,3 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
Model42 Sport Coupe
Model4460 Commodore Express
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. (4 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.8 m) top of radar
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
Deadrise18°
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail38 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches30
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] meters0.89
Draft [drive up] inches41
Draft [drive up] inches35
Weight - Detail20,500 lbs. (8,527 kg) with IPS 400 engine
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg9298.64
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.20500
Weight - lbs.22000
Length - Feet42.33
Length - Feet44.58
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 4 in. (12.9 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 7 in. (13.6 m) with platform
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail12 ft. 9 in. (3.9 m) top of arch with radar
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches153
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1241.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Water capacity70 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity101 gal. (382.2 l) fresh
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (181.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal40
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) cabin