Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 vs Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 or the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is the longer of the two at 27,5 feet overall. The Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 comes in at 22,2 feet, making it roughly 5,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 or the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 395 lbs for the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 and Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 or the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 54 gallons on the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009. That 18-gallon difference translates to roughly 54–90 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 and Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 and the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 vs Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011

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Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009

2009

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Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 vs Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 and the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 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 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 measures 27,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 at 22,2 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 tips the scales at 395 lbs — 333 lbs more than the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 62 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 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2250 Cuddy

Model2565 Express Cruiser

Model Year2009

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2 m) top up 4 ft. 7 in. (1.3 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Meters2.06

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Inches81

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Deadrise20°

Deadrise18°

Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters93.98

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Inches37

Depth - Inches29

Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (0.4 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.46

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] inches18

Draft [drive up] inches17

Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,791 kg) with 5.0 l engine

Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg) with 5.0 l engine

Weight - kg1791.69

Weight - kg2812.27

Weight - lbs.395

Weight - lbs.62

Height - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m) est. height on trailer top of w/s 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) w/s to keel

Height - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 8 ft. 7 in. (2.6 m) est. height keel to w/s

Height - Meters2.31

Height - Meters3.23

Height - Inches91

Height - Inches127

Length - Feet22.17

Length - Feet27.5

Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.7 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters6.76

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches266

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Inches34

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Gal54

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Headroom52 in. (1.3 m) max V-berth

Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max cabin

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 76 in. (1.9 m) max V-berth; 58 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 79 in. (2 m) max V-berth; 74 in. (1.8 m) max mid-berth

Storagenot available

StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum capacity2,400 lbs

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people8

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal12

Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 vs Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 or the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is the longer of the two at 27,5 feet overall. The Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 comes in at 22,2 feet, making it roughly 5,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 or the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 395 lbs for the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 and Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 or the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011?

The Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 54 gallons on the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009. That 18-gallon difference translates to roughly 54–90 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 and Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2009 and the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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