Both the Regulator 30 Express 2008 and the Regulator 32FS 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 - Regulator 30 Express 2008 at 30,0 ft versus Regulator 32FS 2009 at 32,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regulator 30 Express 2008 tips the scales at 11 350 lbs - 3 950 lbs more than the Regulator 32FS 2009 at 7 400 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the Regulator 30 Express 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Regulator 32FS 2009's 600-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regulator 32FS 2009 carries 310 gallons versus 300 gallons in the Regulator 30 Express 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Regulator 30 Express 2008 and its 700-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Regulator 32FS 2009 with its 600-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.