Both the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2008 and the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 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 2450 Cuddy 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2008 at 22,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 tips the scales at 4 650 lbs - 700 lbs less than the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2008 at 3 950 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2008's 320-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 carries 68 gallons versus 54 gallons in the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2250 Cuddy 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.