Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 1900 Bowrider 2011 vs Regal 2550 Cuddy 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2011 and the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2013 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 2550 Cuddy 2013 measures 26,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2011 at 19,8 feet (2011). At 31 lbs and 5 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 2550 Cuddy 2013 at 26,3 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
Model2550 Cuddy
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 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 - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top up 5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise22°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches34
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with 4.3L
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.5
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 - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2.4 m) windshield to keel
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Meters2.01
Height - Inches77
Height - Inches79
Length - Feet19.83
Length - Feet26.25
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
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 - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 46 cu. ft. (1.3 m³)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,310 lbs
Maximum capacity3,314 lbs. (1,503 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height8 ft. 1 in. (2.4 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield