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Regal 28 Express

29ft express cruiser, built 2010–present. Primary use: salt or fresh.

Typical used values

Model year	Used asking range	Median	Confidence
2010	$58,000 – $76,500	$67,500	low
2018	$130,000 – $167,500	$149,000	med
2026	$251,500 – $316,000	$284,000	low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 7%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

Medium Volvo Penta duo-prop sterndrive service is pricier than MerCruiser; bellows/gimbal on schedule.
Low Camper canvas and the electrically-actuated engine hatch are failure points.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

Service-check the Volvo duo-prop drive; verify bellows/impeller history.
Cycle the powered engine hatch and test the genset under load.

Typical engines (2)

Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop) sterndrive · gas · base score 68/100 · high-use ≥ 100 hrs/yr

Smooth, strong drives — the Duoprop in particular handles and holds beautifully. The catch is parts cost: Volvo Penta components run materially higher than MerCruiser equivalents, so service and repair budgets are larger.

Same wear items as MerCruiser (bellows, gimbal, impeller) but pricier parts. Verify drive-oil condition (milky = water intrusion = seal failure).
Volvo Penta diesel (D3/D4/D6, saildrive) diesel · diesel · base score 74/100 · high-use ≥ 250 hrs/yr

Modern common-rail Volvo diesels are durable and economical, routinely good for 5,000+ hours. The cost center is the saildrive (on sailboats): a diaphragm service every ~7 years and corrosion vigilance. Parts and dealer labor are expensive.

Saildrive diaphragm on the 7-year schedule; check for corrosion and gear-oil water intrusion. Diesels tolerate hours far better than gas — judge by service history, not hour count alone.

Resale liquidity (66/100)

Well-built mid cruiser; Volvo Penta sterndrive (often duo-prop) is smooth but parts-expensive. Liquid in lake and coastal markets.

Regal 28 Express FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Regal 28 Express?

Typical asking range for a 2018 Regal 28 Express is roughly $130,000–$167,500 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 7% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.

What should I inspect on a used Regal 28 Express?

Service-check the Volvo duo-prop drive; verify bellows/impeller history.
Cycle the powered engine hatch and test the genset under load.

Is the Regal 28 Express a good boat?

Well-built mid cruiser; Volvo Penta sterndrive (often duo-prop) is smooth but parts-expensive. Liquid in lake and coastal markets. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 66.

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