Both the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 and the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 3550 Cuddy 2013 measures 34,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 at 19,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 tips the scales at 11 400 lbs - 8 300 lbs less than the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 at 3 100 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Regal 1900 Bowrider 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 could be the deciding factor.