Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 vs Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 and the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 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 2450 Cuddy 2008 at 26,0 ft versus Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 at 27,3 ft. At 465 lbs and 535 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 carries 74 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Regal 2450 Cuddy 2008 and Regal 27 FasDeck 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model2450 Cuddy
Model27 FasDeck
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Meters1.6
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Inches63
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches36
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)
Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,426 kg)
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg2426.72
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.535
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet27.25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 3 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inches327
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) windshield to keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.98
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches78
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP (270 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,580 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Maximum capacity2,406 lbs. (1,091 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Storagenot available
StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield