Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 vs Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 against a modified vee Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 measures 26,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 23,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 at 3,0 feet (2008). At 5 lbs and 105 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 3060 Window Express 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 carries 151 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2011. 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 3060 Window Express 2008 is rated for 9 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 3060 Window Express 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Regal 3060 Window Express 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 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
Model2550 Cuddy
Model3060 Window Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.96 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail10,500 lbs. (4,762.7 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.105
Length - Feet26.25
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 10 in. (9.4 m)
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Meters9.4
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inches37
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal. (571 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0 GXi SX (540 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 640 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,314 lbs. (1,503 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank