Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 vs Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 or the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,5 feet overall. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 comes in at 26,3 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 2550 Cuddy 2010 or the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 has the edge at 5 lbs dry weight versus 605 lbs for the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 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.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 is certified for 16. 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 2550 Cuddy 2010 and Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 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.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 or the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 has the bigger tank at 86 gallons, versus 68 gallons on the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010. That 18-gallon difference translates to roughly 54–90 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 and Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 and the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 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 2550 Cuddy 2010 vs Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012

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Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010

2010

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Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 vs Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 and the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 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 2550 Cuddy 2010 at 26,3 ft versus Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 at 28,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 tips the scales at 605 lbs — 600 lbs less 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 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 is rated for 16 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 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 28,5 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

Model2550 Cuddy

Model2700 ES Bowrider

Model Year201

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2 m) top up 4 ft. 7 in. (1.3 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 6 in. (2.2 m) top up 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Meters2.06

Bridge clearance - Meters2.29

Bridge clearance - Inches81

Bridge clearance - Inches9

Deadrise21°

Deadrise24°

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

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] - Inches36

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

Weight - Detail6,050 lbs. (2,744 kg) with 5.7L engine

Weight - kg2267.96

Weight - kg2744.23

Weight - lbs.5

Weight - lbs.605

Length - Feet26.25

Length - Feet28.5

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

Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.7 m)

Length overall - Meters8

Length overall - Meters8.69

Length overall - Inches315

Length overall - Inches342

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 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 - Detail9 ft. (2.7 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) w/s to keel 6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) top down

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Meters2.74

Height - Inchesnot available

Height - Inches108

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (325 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41

Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55

Fuel tank capacity - Gal68

Fuel tank capacity - Gal86

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

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

Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,360 kg)

Maximum people8

Maximum people16

Storagenot available

StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity11 gal. (42 l)

Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 vs Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 or the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,5 feet overall. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 comes in at 26,3 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 2550 Cuddy 2010 or the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 has the edge at 5 lbs dry weight versus 605 lbs for the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 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 2550 Cuddy 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 is certified for 16. 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 2550 Cuddy 2010 and Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 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 2550 Cuddy 2010 or the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012?

The Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 has the bigger tank at 86 gallons, versus 68 gallons on the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010. That 18-gallon difference translates to roughly 54–90 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 and Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2010 and the Regal 2700 ES Bowrider 2012 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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