Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2250 Cuddy 2011 vs Regal 30 Express 2012: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2011 and the Regal 30 Express 2012 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 30 Express 2012 measures 29,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2011 at 22,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 30 Express 2012 tips the scales at 9 400 lbs - 5 500 lbs less than the Regal 2250 Cuddy 2011 at 3 900 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 Regal 2250 Cuddy 2011 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Regal 30 Express 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 30 Express 2012 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2250 Cuddy 2011 at 22,2 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
Model2250 Cuddy
Model30 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2 m) top up 4 ft. 7 in. (1.3 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Deadrise20°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches31
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 engines
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - lbs.3900
Weight - lbs.9400
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 - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.31
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inches91
Height - Inches134
Length - Feet22.17
Length - Feet29.42
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom52 in. (1.3 m) max V-berth
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Sleeping capacity2 Sleeping Width: 60 in. (1.5 m) max V-berth Sleeping Depth: 75 in. (1.9 m) max V-berth
Sleeping capacity4
StorageCabin: 2.3 cu. ft. (0.06 m³) Cockpit: 12.4 cu. ft. (0.35 m³)
StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
Maximum capacity1,592 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18