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A REFINED EXPLORER

Rich in amenities, features and polished good looks, the 28 Express is fully-equipped for the excursion of your dreams. Relax and enjoy the ride anywhere on-board, from the spacious cockpit to the expansive cabin space down below. Wherever you choose to go, get there with total comfort and confidence in the Regal 28 Express.

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Layout and Seating

Versatile and ergonomic layout.

The 28 Express's cockpit layout features forward-facing, aft-facing, and multi-position seating for versatility and thoughtfully designed ergonomics.

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UltraLounge

Enjoy all four positions of the UltraLounge with plenty of room for company and uncompromised comfort.

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Refreshment Center

The refreshment center features a deep sink, cup holders for convenience and a removable cooler below.

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Spacious Salon with Hull Side Picture Windows

Thanks to comfortable wraparound seating and large windows that let in an abundance of light, you might forget that you are in the salon.

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Convertible Berth

When bringing along more people, use the filler cushions to add an extra sleeping space.

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A full queen-sized berth is something you have come to expect, but only from Regal.

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Largest-In-Class Shower and Head

The 28 Express features the largest head in its class, including 6-foot standing headroom.

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Enjoy the galley on the 28 Express that includes an electric burner, stainless refrigerator, microwave, and more.

Differentiating Advantages

Lower your tower with the touch of a button for low bridges or storage.

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Dual Garmin 9" Displays

Featuring dual 9" Garmin displays and a standard bow thruster, your helm is equipped to offer enhanced performance no matter what your day brings.

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Layout

Cabin Layout

28 express specifications.

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Standard Features

Cockpit features.

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Courtesy Blue LED Lights

Standard blue LED cockpit lights not only provide ambient light to ensure you and your guests can safely maneuver around the boat but also make a statement at the dock.

Face-To-Face Cockpit Seating

Versatility. Use your cockpit for face-to-face seating for four or lounging and sunbathing for two.

Foredeck Steps

The foredeck steps are very wide and integrated into the door. Upgraded with Harken bearings, the steps can easily handle the added stress.

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Fusion ANT Wireless Stereo Remote

Enjoy the freedom to control your audio entertainment from anywhere on your boat. Whether you’re fishing at the transom or about to jump from the swim platform into the water, audio control is within reach any time, anywhere with the ARX remote – it’s never been so easy.

Fusion Marine Sound - 4 Cockpit Speakers

The best sound begins with the best equipment. That means four 200 watt Fusion cockpit speakers with an IP65 waterproof rating.

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Fusion Stereo Bluetooth

Get the best sound out of the best equipment wirelessly.

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For those looking to entertain, the standard refreshment center with sink, cup holders, and cooler is the perfect fit.

Removable Cooler

The 26 Express and 28 Express features a removable 25 quart Igloo cooler with designated storage that will handle even the thirstiest of crews.

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Stainless Drink Holders

Regal's stainless drink holders will last longer than the competitors' plastic ones.

Transom Shower

The transom shower will help keep your boat nice and clean.

Trash Receptacle

A trash receptacle comes standard on every Regal.

Enjoy the transom in any position with the expansive and versatile UltraLounge.

Helm Features

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12 Volt Accessory Plug

A 12-volt accessory plug is ready at the helm when you need it.

Double Wide Helm Seat

A captain is not worth his salt without his mate by his side.

Hand-wrapped Steering Wheel

Regals feature a premium hand-wrapped steering wheel for the utmost comfort and control.

Trim Tab Controls

The standard trim tabs give you complete control over your boat even in the roughest of seas.

Hull & Deck Features

The first mate will enjoy the flat foredeck when working the anchor or bow lines.

The one piece bow rail is made out of 316-grade stainless steel.

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Composite Stringers

Featuring all composite stringers to make the boat stronger and lighter.

Deck Hatch with Privacy Screen

Let the breeze in but keep the bugs out with the deck hatch and screen.

Along with the large picture windows in the salon, two overhead deck vents will make this the brightest express in it's class. When weather permits, open the deck vents and allow the breeze to flow through.

Dockside Water Inlet

Keep your water tank full. You never know what the day has in store.

Electric Forward Opening Engine Hatch

Aside from superior engine room access, the forward opening engine hatch keeps routine service and maintenance out of the cockpit.

Extended Swim Platform

The extended swim platform is low to the water making water sports activities easier.

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Fast Vent Fuel Fitting

Regal uses stainless whereas others use plastic.

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In-Mold Gelcoat Boot Stripe

This superior gel finish will last longer than taped-on vinyl graphics.

Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty

Regal offers a Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty.

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MarineTred Non-Skid

Diamond MarineTred is incorporated into the mold for a superior finish. It's less abrasive and easier to clean.

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Navigation Lights

When it comes to boating at night, Regal has you covered with standard navigation lights.

OceanTrac Hull Design

A unique and individually designed hull that balances the load of the ships systems, allowing it to turn tight, track straight and handle seas with precession.

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8" Stainless Cleats

Regal features six 8" stainless steel cleats, which won't rust or break over time.

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Stainless Deck Hardware

Regals feature upgraded 316-grade stainless hardware.

Stainless Steel Bow Scuff Plate with Lifting Eye

The stainless bow scuff plate protects the gelcoat from trailer chocks and provides for a lifting eye.

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Stainless 3-Rung Transom Ladder

The telescoping ladder is hidden under a fiberglass ladder cover.

Swim Platform Cleats

When ready to tie up in the slip, two 8" swim platform cleats pop-up and will keep your lines free from crossing your swim platform.

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Vinyl Ester Barrier Coating

The additional layer of resin coating provides superior protection against hull blistering.

Windshield & Canvas Features

The Bimini top features Sunbrella canvas and stainless bows for a solid mount without a tower.

Stainless Steel Windshield Header

An anodized aluminum windshield header may be the industry norm, but Regal owners much prefer the standard stainless.

Tinted, Tempered and Curved Windshield

When you buy a Regal, you know you are buying an un-compromised product. Regals feature a stylish one-piece windshield.

Windshield Wiper

The windshield wipers will keep you cruising in all weather.

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Queen sized berth.

A full queen sized berth is something you have come to expect, but only from Regal.

Cabin Features

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Fusion Apollo RA670 Marine Stereo

The Fusion radio has full integration for your smart phone via Bluetooth and has AM/FM radio capabilities.

Fusion Marine Sound - 2 Cabin Speakers

Two 200 watt Fusion speakers make the cabin sound like a home theater.

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Hanging Rack

The 28 Express allows you to bring many things, but with plenty of hanging space to keep clothes wrinkle free, an iron won't be on the list.

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Hull Side Picture Windows

Just because you go below decks doesn't mean you should leave the view behind. The 28 Express is the only boat in its class that features hull side windows.

Galley Features

Electric burner cook top.

The features a single burner stove perfect for the master chef in the family.

Hand-crafted Cabinetry

The hand-crafted cabinetry looks stunning as you enter the cabin.

The convenience center features all the amenities you would come to expect, including a full-size microwave oven.

Stainless Refrigerator

The 4.2 Cubic Feet refrigerator is big enough for all your food on a very long weekend.

Head Features

6' head room.

The 28 Express features the largest head in it's class, including 6-foot standing headroom.

Electric Head

You can always expect the latest technology from Regal. Case in point: a standard silent flush electric head instead of vacuflush.

Separate Shower Head

Many cruisers feature a sink spigot that converts to a shower head, on this boat a separate shower head and sink faucet are standard.

Stainless Towel Rack

The amenities of home: a dedicated towel rack to dry your wet towels.

Toilet Paper Holder

Regals feature designated storage for all of your amenities.

Technical & Systems Features

Automatic bilge pump.

The automatic bilge pump takes action before you even realize what is wrong.

Automatic Fire Suppression System

An automatic fire extinguisher is sure to give any boater peace of mind.

Battery Charger

The standard battery charger will keep your starting and house battery fully charged when you have the shore power plugged in.

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Bow Thruster

This transversal propulsion device tremendously increases maneuverability; docking becomes a breeze.

Dockside Power

A 30 amp shore power connection and 50 foot cord are standard on a Regal.

Dual Battery Switch

Regal features a smart battery management system by using one battery for starting and the other for all your electronics. Of course, they are both equally charged via a VSR and can be combined for emergency situations.

Integrated Self Bailing Cockpit System

Keep a clean bilge with all your wash down and rain water draining directly overboard.

NMMA, ABYC, USCG & CE Certified

Regal makes sure that it meets the highest standards of safety in the industry.

SeaStar Electric Steering

There is nothing like fingertip control created by the power steering.

Pressurized Water System

A pressurized water system is standard, complete with sinks, water pump, tank, and a filter.

Water Heater

Hot water is a must for your weekend outing and it comes standard on a Regal.

Weather Resistant Deutsch Connectors

On a Regal, you'll find Deutsch connectors for superior protection and durability.

Performance Reports

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28 Express Performance Report - Volvo V8 380 DPSB

28 express owner's manual.

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Regal 28 Express

  • By Pete McDonald
  • Updated: August 11, 2012

Two boating terms that typically don’t go hand in hand are cruiser and trailerable. That’s because putting a livable cabin on board usually means adding weight and extending the beam beyond what are acceptable parameters for towing behind a pickup truck or SUV. But builders have long tried. A generation of “pocket cruisers” came and went, pushed aside a few years ago by the desire for bigger, better and roomier. But now, with people looking to scale down, the trailerable cruiser is making a comeback. And, as the Regal 28 Express illustrates, builders are doing it better than ever.

The Regal 28 Express actually has a waterline length closer to 26 feet — the 28-foot-10-inch length overall comes from the extended swim platform — and possesses the 8-foot-6-inch beam required to trailer boats in most states without a special permit. As stated, getting a livable cabin into those dimensions is a tall order. Regal engineers met the challenge first by shedding weight. They started by redesigning the cored stringer grid, making it leaner and lighter while fortifying it in areas where the boat endures the most structural stress. They also designed lighter cabinets and storage spaces and used resin transfer molding on hatches, which reduces the amount of heavy resin and improves the strength-to-weight ratio. The result is a boat tipping the scale at an estimated 7,585 pounds. That’s still a bit on the heavy side compared with the listed dry weights of other trailerable cruisers, most of which are a bit smaller.

For example, Four Winns builds the V265 ($98,362 with a 300 hp Volvo GiCDP), which tapes a 26-foot length overall, an 8-foot-6-inch beam and a 6,270-pound dry weight. And Chaparral has the 270 Signature Cruiser ($95,952 with the 300 hp Volvo GiCDP), listing at 6,900 pounds dry. The 270 has a 27-foot length overall with its swim platform.

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What the Regal does have over its competition is a brighter interior, thanks to a window design that allows a better flow of natural light. While other builders rely on the traditional oval ports, Regal uses larger, more stylish triangle-shape windows in its hull sides. Those, in combination with the three deck hatches overhead, really help illuminate the space belowdecks. Even the midcabin berth has two circle-shape ports to bring natural light inside. On a small cruiser, this greatly improves the livability below. The ports are all screened, and when open, there is excellent cross-ventilation, a good thing since cramming a 110-volt genset into the engine compartment is an $11,685 option and the air-conditioning unit adds $3,100.

There’s a standard forward V-berth that doubles as a dinette, but the owners will want to leave that for the kids or guests and bunk in the midcabin berth, which sports a full queen mattress. The cabin sole is covered by lightweight yet durable bamboo. The galley to starboard has a fiddled Corian counter with a single electric burner, and the sink has a Corian hatch cover.

The head employs the full 6 feet of cabin headroom and also features a Corian countertop. I liked the electric toilet and really liked that Regal installed a separate shower head on the bulkhead. It’s more like a real shower than a spritz with one of those nozzles you find in a kitchen.

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Stepping outside, the cockpit is well done too. The best place to start is at the helm, which features an adjustable double-wide captain’s bench that truly has room for two. Grabbing the reins at the helm, I noted that the 28 Express climbed onto plane respectably and easily settled into its optimum cruising speed. Top end was not blistering, but it did exceed 40 mph, fast enough for an express cruiser.

To port of the helm, passengers can sit side-to and face the captain or kick back on the rear-facing recliner and watch the wake. Or keep an eye on the activity aft. Abaft the port lounge there’s a molded-in entertainment center with the obligatory freshwater sink and removable cooler underneath.

My favorite part of the cockpit is what Regal calls the Ultra Lounge, a plush sun pad on the transom that has a four-position backrest, so it serves double duty as either a full tanning bed or additional seating. On a small cruiser, such versatility is a major plus. The optional Power Tower ($7,692) adds sportiness; it’s an arch that can be raised or lowered forward with the push of a button, which helps with bridge clearance, rack storage or highway towing.

Regal 28 Express

Arch or no, one problem recurrent in all pocket cruisers is that their short length and tall height make them susceptible to wind around the dock or the launch ramp. The counterrotating-propeller Duoprop system found in the Volvo Penta sterndrive offset this, and I felt comfortable in tight handling situations. But if you’re not, Regal offers a $3,000 bow thruster option. It will help make docking this boat — or loading it on a trailer — as easy as pie. This type of option shows you can buy a small express cruiser and take it anywhere, be it by land or sea.

Comparable models: Four Winns V265, Chaparral 270 Signature Cruiser

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There’s a reason boats have names. It’s because they have character, personality. And the Regal 28 Express, a 28-foot express cruiser first launched by Regal in 2013, is the sort of vessel that has personality in spades. An undeniably quirky yacht, this model packs a lot of surprises, a unique identity, and a number of novel design solutions into an unusual compact form. The end result? A true innovation at the entry-level end of the express cruiser market, and a boat that discerning clients will soon consider to be part of the family.

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A pocket-rocket form with bullet-like aerodynamics and a striking curved arch overhead sits relatively high on the water, and enjoys a 15-degree bow rise as it accelerates up to higher speeds. Curvaceous lines, sleek glazing, a sloping form to the foredeck and open aspect across the main deck may trick some observers into thinking this is a mere sportboat. But once aboard, inspecting the exquisite finish, ample relaxation space and capacious lower deck accommodation, you will appreciate that this is a yacht built for long-haul luxury.

In order to limit overall tonnage and to maintain structural integrity across the boat Regal have decided to construct this vessel using an innovative composite stringer grid system, bonding the hull and deck together at various key points to craft a rock-solid and unified lightweight form. The patented OceanTrac hull bottom has been designed to enhance balance, allowing the 28 Express to bank tightly on the turn and handle tricky conditions with precision and poise.

This sporty yacht is equipped with a set of 300HP Mercruiser 6.2L Magnum gasoline sterndrives as standard, though a choice of upgrades is available, including a pair of rugged Volvo V8 380HP Duoprop engines with top speeds of up to 35 knots on a lighter load. The most efficient speed to drive this yacht is at a cruising pace of 26 knots, which translates into a bluewater range of 122 nautical miles, more than enough for ambitious overnight exploration.

A handsome helm station harks back to the very best classical piloting dashboards by including an optional timber fascia, a hand-wrapped steering wheel and a series of metallic Faria gauges offering the sort pleasing, old-school feedback that evokes the golden age of cruising. Yet this helm also sits at the cutting-edge of modernity, boasting dual Garmin 943 multi-function display screens or an upgrade to a Volvo Glass cockpit with two touchscreens monitors. Extra functions include Lenmar bow thruster controls, optional switches for a transom trim-tab system, handheld VHF radio, power-assisted steering and, a must for the modern captain, control over the yacht’s Bluetooth-linked Fusion stereo speaker set-up.

If performance and build quality highlight this yacht’s serious cruising credentials, then its living spaces demonstrate an indisputable sense of fun. Forward sunpads are de rigueur on express models these days, and this yacht is no different, fitting a sloping double cushion out on the foredeck from where a pair of guests can soak up the rays. This is joined by another sunpad located to the stern, which comes with an adjustable backrest that can turn one sunpad into two adjacent sofas, one facing the cockpit and another with superb sea views. Just down from this sun-kissed seating is a rear SeaDek bathing platform with a 3-rung swim ladder, a transom shower, direct access to the sea and an optional set of underwater lights for magical late-night dips into the moonlit water.

Heading into a cockpit that has been expertly crafted to accommodate the entire family you will delight in the superb finish that has long been a hallmark of the Regal Boats brand. Rubrails, grabrails, cleats and fasteners boast the reassuring solidity of stainless steel, while deck surfaces feature non-skid MarineTred with a non-slip Seagrass or a FlexiTeek sole for a sense of sure-footedness as guests move across the yacht. Stylish deluxe seating, meanwhile, presents a cool and seductive place to relax that is lined in sedate Hitch tan or sandy River Rock upholstery with a pleasing, diamond-stitched finish. A transom sofa faces a twin seat just aft of the twin helm bench, while a port-side chaise-longue with an angular backrest provides the perfect place to take it easy and leaf through your favorite page-turner. Cup-holders are so intuitively placed across the deck that it seems you are never more than an arm’s length away from a chilled drink, while an aft wet-bar features a sink and a 25-quart Igloo cooler. Were it not for the soft stirring of the engines or the gentle sound of wavelets lapping at the hull-sides, you could almost imagine yourself at an opulent, beach-side terrace in Boca Raton while soaking up the rays out here.

Guests who wish to stay active, meanwhile, will enjoy hidden, under-seat storage for sporting gear as well as a transom locker that can keep your scuba and diving gear secure. Should the weather take a turn for the worse, however, then the Power Tower overhead contains a waterproof cover for the entire cockpit that can be assembled in a matter of moments. No mere ornament, the tower also functions as a towbar, as this Regal yacht is small enough to be trailered overland for cruising across hard-to-reach lakes and rivers. And if you need to fit this vessel under bridges the Tower can be lowered to reduce the vessel’s overall height.

As the day drifts into twilight and other boats head back to the marina, you’ll be staying out all night enjoying memorable meals with family or friends under a starlit sky. That’s because unlike those other boats, this yacht furnishes guests with overnight sleeping space for up to four across a lower-deck with an at-home feel. Full of character, this climate-controlled space is lined in authentic coastal driftwood to enhance the maritime feel, while a pale toasted oak sole, atmospheric horizontal strip glazing built into the hull and a trio of skylights keep the vibe breezy and open. A single-zone electric hob and a full-size microwave oven are on hand in a galley that also features Corian surfaces, hand-crafted storage, a sink and a fridge to keep guests well-fed with warm meals, while a V-shaped sofa with a teak-topped table up by the bow can be used for morning briefings and sociable breakfasts alike. This sofa can be easily turned into a bed for two, while a queen berth is artfully positioned just aft of the steps. A best-in-class head, meanwhile, keeps guests feeling refreshed thanks to a mirrored medicine cabinet, cherry-lined surfaces, a dedicated shower fixture and a toilet with overboard discharge.

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  • PRICE Price on Application
  • MANUFACTURER Regal
  • MODEL 28 Express
  • MODEL YEAR 2023
  • TYPE Sportfish
  • CONDITION New
  • HULL MATERIAL Fiberglass
  • LENGTH OVERALL 28'9''
  • MIN DRAFT 20''
  • BRIDGE CLEARANCE 8'5''
  • DRY WEIGHT 7700
  • DEADRISE 18°
  • NUMBER OF ENGINES 1
  • TOTAL ENGINE POWER 380

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Regal 28 Express Review, An Elegant and Robust Pocket Sports Cruiser

31st jan 2024 by samantha wilson.

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The first Regal 28 Express was launched by the U.S. brand Regal in 2012 to great acclaim. In a competitive express cruiser market, it managed to do things a bit differently while retaining the classic, angular styling beloved of sport cruisers. 

Fast forward to the mid-2020s and family-run Regal is still manufacturing the 28 Express thanks to its unabated popularity. It manages to be good looking and elegant, as well as highly practical and decidedly robust all at the same time. It’s perhaps this balance that is the key to its success. The very competitive price certainly helps too.

Designed for a comfortable weekend getaway, the 28 Express is packed with features and amenities you’d expect on a much larger model including a head with 6-foot standing room, queen-sized berth, and well-equipped galley. On deck, the rear lounge has four different seating configurations ranging from dining area to expansive sun loungers. 

Over 20 years of tweaks and adaptations of this hugely popular model Regal has created a tough, speedy, and practical sport cruiser that is bursting with accessories and high-end appliances. And it most certainly turns heads.

Regal 28 Express

Regal 28 Express. Regal Boats photo.

Regal 28 Express Key Features 

The Regal 28 Express packs the features into its classically styled sport cruiser body. It begins with a roomy swim platform and sun pad, and continues on deck to the lounge seating area which can be changed into four different configurations, as well as a deck refreshment area. The cockpit has seating for two and a simple yet elegant dashboard complete with dual 9” Garmin displays.

The interior is spacious, with the largest head in its class, and a galley that features an electric burner, refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a full queen-sized bed in the mid-cabin, and a lounge dinette which converts to sleeping for two more people. 

Regal’s current 28 Express is highly customizable, and that includes a choice of six engines (Volvo and MerCruiser) including the Volvo V8 380 EVC2 DP CAT. Choose everything from the color of the hull and bootstripe to the countertop finish, deck accessories, flooring choices, entertainment and navigation extras, or choose a fiberglass tower and air conditioning. 

Interior cabin of Regal 28 Express

Interior cabin of Regal 28 Express. Regal Boats photo. 

Regal 28 Express Performance

The handling of the Regal 28 Express is pleasantly responsive, and it offers a comfortable feel even in bigger seas. With a 15-degree bow rise, visibility from the cockpit is good even on acceleration, and it planes comfortably. Depending on the engine installed, testers have found max speeds up to 35 knots at 5000rpm and 1.5+ mpg, but a more realistic cruising speed to expect is in the mid-20s.

The Regal 28 Express has a versatile layout and seating

The Regal 28 Express has a versatile layout and seating. Regal Boats photo.

Regal 28 Express Why Buy It

  • New models are highly customizable
  • Packed with amenities, storage, and features you’d expect on a much larger cruiser
  • Lounge seating can be converted into four different positions
  • Spacious interior with accommodation for four and a large head
  • Queen-sized berth in mid-cabin
  • Tower can be lowered at the touch of a button
  • Buying Used? Check specifications and extras closely as all models were customizable. For other tips when buying used, read our Boat Inspection Checklist  

here are well thought out amenities and comforts on the Regal 28 Express

There are well thought out amenities and comforts on the Regal 28 Express. Regal Boats photo.

Regal 28 Express Technical Specifications

  • Length: 28' 9"
  • Beam: 8' 6"
  • Max people capacity: 8
  • Max horsepower: 380 hp
  • Fuel capacity: 73 gallons
  • Fuel type: Gas/petrol
  • Deadrise at transom: 18 degrees
  • Approx weight with standard engine: 7700 lbs
  • Hull material: Fiberglass

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Written By: Samantha Wilson

Samantha Wilson has spent her entire life on and around boats, from tiny sailing dinghies all the way up to superyachts. She writes for many boating and yachting publications, top charter agencies, and some of the largest travel businesses in the industry, combining her knowledge and passion of boating, travel and writing to create topical, useful and engaging content.

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1977 Chris-Craft 28 Express

  • Woodbridge, VA, US

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1977 Chris-Craft 28 Express

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Descriptions.

"End of Season Sale Price"

This is a classic Chris-Craft sport cruiser that has a great layout for entertaining and weekend trips. In the cabin there is the bright and airy salon with lots of windows, a capable galley, and a stand up head. With the forward V-berth, convertible lounge seat, and convertible dinette provides sleeping for six.

Equipped with Marine Power 305 V8  inboard. Lots of new parts and upgrades. Freshwater use and professionally maintained.

Always freshwater - Ontario, Canada and upper Potomac River.

Owner wants it sold.

Basic Information

Dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations.

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1977 Chris-Craft 28 Express

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Edwards Yacht Sales

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1984 Caliber 28

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL, US

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1984 Caliber 28

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"CALIBER. A YACHT CREATED TO MEET THE RIGOROUS DEMANDS OF THE SEA, AND THE SERIOUS CRUISING SAILOR"

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1984 Caliber 28

  • Three openable hatches (Lewmar)
  • Four openable port lights (Lewmar)
  • Four 12 volt fans
  • Two burner Origo alcohol stove
  • Deep stainless steel sink
  • Large ice box with shelves and pump out
  • Three fresh water tanks (25 gal each) are valved to be indiviually filled and individually used.
  • Hot and cold pressure water
  • Sea water and fresh water foot pumps
  • Openable hatch and portlight
  • Top load dry storage
  • Garmin GPSMAP located in companion way for access to either below deck or cockpit
  • Tiller pilot
  • Standard Horizon VHF
  • 12 volt DC from three batteries. Two gel and one group 29
  • True Charge 20 amp battery charger
  • Balmar alternator
  • Shore power
  • Swim ladder / access incorporated with stern pulpit
  • 35 lbs CQR anchor with Chain and nylon line
  • Fortress FX11 anchor with chain and nylon line
  • Two Barlow #23 (self tailing) winches in cockpit
  • Barient single speed #10 on mast
  • Barlow single speed #16 on mast
  • Teak anchor platform
  • Extended dodger
  • 110% Genoa Jib on Harken roller furl
  • Main sail and cover
  • 8' Walker Bay dinghy
  • 4hp outboard
  • Yanmar 18 hp diesel fresh water cooled
  • Fire Box fixed fire suppression inside engine space with remote emergency handle in galley at companion way

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Ellis Boat Brokerage

A maine boat brokerage service featuring ellis & downeast boats for sale, fully restored ellis 28 express cruiser – for sale or charter.

The Ellis 28 Express Cruiser “No Altitude” was fully restored in 2017 and features a 225 hp Volvo Diesel engine, blue Awlgrip finish, a St Croix davit system with Fatty Knees rowing tender, bow thruster, Garmin plotter and radar, full canvas enclosure, opening front windows, versatile Helm/Nav seats, v-berth with storage and Sunbrella cushions, heating system, head, holding tank, hot water, saltwater/freshwater washdown, seating for 6 people, anchor, drop-in fridge & sink in the galley.

1993 Ellis 28 Express Cruiser Fully Restored by Ellis in 2017 LOA 28’ 4”  BEAM 9’ 4”  DRAFT 3′ Location: Southwest Harbor, Maine VARIABLE SALE PRICE: $240,000 to $270,000*

* The variable sale price is dependent on a few factors, including the closing date and if the buyers intend to honor any or all of the charter contracts, and in what way any outstanding charter fees are divided between Buyer and Seller upon closing. Call Shane Ellis directly at 207-266-7911 for further information and sale price updates.

CHARTER THIS YACHT:  Select brokerage vessels, including this one, are currently in the  Ellis Charter Fleet . As such, the boats are well-serviced, well-maintained, and often updated by Ellis Boat Company – you can be assured of a fully operational vessel, in pristine condition, ready for cruising. 

NEW IN 2017 Everything except the hull, stringers, engine, and shaft

NEW IN 2007 225 hp Volvo Diesel engine (low hours) Speed: 15-knot cruise, 18-20 knot max

FEATURES Solid Hull Volvo Diesel Engine, 225 hp, installed in 2007 New Floor, hatches, and top in 2017 New Awlgrip in 2017 Davit system with rowing tender (2017) Bow Thruster (2017) New Garmin Plotter and Radar (2017) Full Canvas enclosure (2017) Opening front windows (refurbished 2017) Versatile Helm/Nav seats (2017) V-Berth with storage and Sunbrella cushions (2017) Heating system (2017) Enclosed Head, Holding Tank (2017) Hot Water, salt and fresh washdown with cockpit shower (2017) Drop-in fridge/freezer & sink in the galley (2017)

Specifications may vary.  Information believed to be correct, but not guaranteed.  Listings are subject to prior sale, price changes or withdrawal.

The current selling price does not factor in fees associated with potentially breaking Charter Agreements with booked charter clients. The Buyer may be asked to finance said fees. Should the Buyer honor the Charter Agreements, he/she will earn 75% of the income derived from chartering.

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