Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009 vs Regal 2750 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 2750 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 2750 Cuddy 2008 measures 28,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2009 at 19,8 feet (2009). At 31 lbs and 61 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.
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 2750 Cuddy 2008 at 28,0 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
Model2750 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. 9 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters1.75
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches69
Deadrise22°
Deadrise24℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches36
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 - Detail6,100 lbs. (2,766 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg2766.91
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.61
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 - Feet28
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches342
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 - Detail86 gal. (325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP (280 hp)
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available