Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009 and the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009 at 19,8 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 434 lbs less than the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009 at 31 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 Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 carries 68 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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: The Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009 at 19,8 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
Model1900 Bowrider
Model2450 Cuddy
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) top up 4 ft. 4 in. (1.3 m) top down
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters1.6
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches63
Deadrise22°
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches34
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (140 kg) with 4.3 l engine
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.465
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 4 ft. 11 in. (1.4 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches77
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19.83
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches315
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP (270 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,580 lbs. (1,170 kg)