Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 vs Regal Window Express 2565 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 vs Regal Window Express 2565 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 measures 42,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 15,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal Window Express 2565 2007 at 27,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Window Express 2565 2007 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 391 lbs less than the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 at 205 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 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 Window Express 2565 2007 at 27,0 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
Model42 Sport Coupe
ModelWindow Express 2565
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. (4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.8 m) top of radar
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail38 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inches29
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 - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)
Weight - kg9298.64
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.596
Length - Feet42.33
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 4 in. (12.9 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard270 Volvo 5.0 Gxi DP
Operational Info
Water capacity70 gal. (284 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum people8
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
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,088 kg)