Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 boat specs
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Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012
2012
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Regal 5260 Commodore  2008 boat specs
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Regal 5260 Commodore 2008
2008
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Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 vs Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 against a modified vee Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 measures 53,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 at 46,0 feet (2012). At 253 lbs and 344 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

Bottom line: The Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 at 53,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 at 46,0 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
MakeRegal
Model46 Sport Coupe
Model5260 Commodore
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. (4.27 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches168
Beam - Inches184
Deadrise20°
Deadrise15.5℃
Depth - Detail38 in. (0.97 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.07
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches42
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail25,300 lbs. (11,475 kg) with IPS 5
Weight - Detail34,400 lbs. (15,513 kg)
Weight - kg11475.88
Weight - kg15603.56
Weight - lbs.253
Weight - lbs.344
Height - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) waterline, top of hard top with radar 14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m) shipping height, top of hard top
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 8 in. (5.08 m)
Height - Meters4.45
Height - Meters5.08
Height - Inches175
Height - Inches2
Length - Feet46
Length - Feet53
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. (14.02 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters16.15
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail53 ft. 0 in. (16.15 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters16.15
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches636
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail450 gal. (1,703 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo D6 Diesel IPS 600 FWC (870 hp)
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity101 gal. (382 l)
Water capacity125 gal. (473 l)
Maximum peopleYacht
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (248 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Liters246.05
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Holding tank capacity - Gal65
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.08 m)

Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 vs Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 or the Regal 5260 Commodore 2008?
The Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 is the longer of the two at 53,0 feet overall. The Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 comes in at 46,0 feet, making it roughly 7,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 or the Regal 5260 Commodore 2008?
For trailering, the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 has the edge at 253 lbs dry weight versus 344 lbs for the Regal 5260 Commodore 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many passengers can the Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 carry?
The Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 has an official capacity rating of 16 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 measures 184" wide, compared to 168" for the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 or the Regal 5260 Commodore 2008?
The Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 has the bigger tank at 328 gallons, versus 45 gallons on the Regal 5260 Commodore 2008. That 283-gallon difference translates to roughly 849–1415 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 and Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 and the Regal 5260 Commodore 2008 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.