Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 2450 Cuddy 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 2450 Cuddy 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 2450 Cuddy 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2011 at 19,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2007 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 434 lbs less than the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2011 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.
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 2007 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 1900 Bowrider 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 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
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with 4.3L
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.465
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.9 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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard270 Volvo 5.0 Gxi DP
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,310 lbs
Maximum capacity2,580 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8