Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 vs Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 is the longer of the two at 26,3 feet overall. The Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 2,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 has the edge at 5 lbs dry weight versus 428 lbs for the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013. 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 2550 Cuddy 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 and Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 has the bigger tank at 68 gallons, versus 56 gallons on the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013. That 12-gallon difference translates to roughly 36–60 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 and Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 and the Regal 2550 Cuddy 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 vs Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011

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Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013

2013

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Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 vs Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 and the Regal 2550 Cuddy 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 at 24,0 ft versus Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 at 26,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 tips the scales at 428 lbs — 423 lbs more than the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 at 5 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2300 RX Bowrider

Model2550 Cuddy

Model Year2013

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m) PowerTower up 4 ft. 8 in. (1.4 m) PowerTower down

Bridge clearance - Detailnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters2.31

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches91

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Deadrise20°

Deadrise21°

Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters88.9

Depth - Centimeters86.36

Depth - Inches35

Depth - Inches34

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

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.46

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] inches18

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail4,280 lbs. (1,941 kg)

Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) with 5.0 l engine

Weight - kg1941.37

Weight - kg2267.96

Weight - lbs.428

Weight - lbs.5

Length - Feet24

Length - Feet26.25

Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)

Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)

Length overall - Meters7.32

Length overall - Meters8

Length overall - Inches288

Length overall - Inches315

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98

Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56

Fuel tank capacity - Gal68

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

StorageCockpit: 105 cu. ft. (4.5 m³)

Storagenot available

Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)

Water capacitynot available

Maximum capacity2,024 lbs. (918 kg)

Maximum capacity3,314 lbs. (1,503 kg)

Maximum people12

Maximum people8

Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 vs Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 is the longer of the two at 26,3 feet overall. The Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 2,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 has the edge at 5 lbs dry weight versus 428 lbs for the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013. 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Regal 2550 Cuddy 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 and Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 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 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 has the bigger tank at 68 gallons, versus 56 gallons on the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013. That 12-gallon difference translates to roughly 36–60 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 and Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2300 RX Bowrider 2013 and the Regal 2550 Cuddy 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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