Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 boat specs
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Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012
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Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 vs Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 and the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 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 24 FasDeck RX 2012 at 24,3 ft versus Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 at 26,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 tips the scales at 447 lbs — 442 lbs more than the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 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 24 FasDeck RX 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 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
MakeRegal
Model24 FasDeck RX
Model2550 Cuddy
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2 m) top up 4 ft. 7 in. (1.3 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail35.25 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches35.25
Depth - Inches34
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (0.5 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. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,470 lbs. (2,027 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - kg2027.56
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.447
Weight - lbs.5
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches86
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24.25
Length - Feet26.25
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 3 in. (7.3 m) with bolt-on platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches315
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 90 cu. ft. (2.5 m³)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,783 lbs. (809 kg)
Maximum capacity3,314 lbs. (1,503 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people8

Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 vs Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010?
The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 is the longer of the two at 26,3 feet overall. The Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 comes in at 24,3 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010?
For trailering, the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 has the edge at 5 lbs dry weight versus 447 lbs for the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012. 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 24 FasDeck RX 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 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 24 FasDeck RX 2012 and Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 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 24 FasDeck RX 2012 or the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010?
The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 has the bigger tank at 68 gallons, versus 42 gallons on the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012. That 26-gallon difference translates to roughly 78–130 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 and Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Regal 24 FasDeck RX 2012 and the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 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.