Both the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2009 and the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2008 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Regal 2450 Cuddy 2009 at 26,3 ft versus Regal 2520 FasDeck 2008 at 25,0 ft. At 4 650 lbs and 4 650 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 2520 FasDeck 2008 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2009 carries 68 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 2450 Cuddy 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 2450 Cuddy 2009 could be the deciding factor.