Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 40,1 feet overall. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 comes in at 26,3 feet, making it roughly 13,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 has the edge at 5 lbs dry weight versus 193 lbs for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. 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 passengers can the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 carry?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 156" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 has the bigger tank at 68 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. That 43-gallon difference translates to roughly 129–215 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 and Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 and the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 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 2012 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011

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Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012

2012

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Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 against a modified vee Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 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 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 40,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 at 26,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 tips the scales at 193 lbs — 188 lbs less than the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 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.

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 at 40,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 at 26,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2550 Cuddy

Model4080 Sportyacht

Model Year2012

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.96

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches156

Deadrise21°

Deadrise18°

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

Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - aft

Depth - Centimeters86.36

Depth - Centimeters81.28

Depth - Inches34

Depth - Inches32

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Inches36

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

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

Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines

Weight - kg2267.96

Weight - kg8754.33

Weight - lbs.5

Weight - lbs.193

Length - Feet26.25

Length - Feet40.08

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

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters8

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches315

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - Detailnot available

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) top of arch light

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters5.03

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches198

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail39 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.99

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches39

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m) arch light to keel

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Meters5.61

Height - Inchesnot available

Height - Inches221

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41

Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35

Fuel tank capacity - Gal68

Fuel tank capacity - Gal25

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Operational Info

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

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people8

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Headroomnot available

Headroom8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m) max galley 6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) max salon

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 60 in. (1.5 m) max fwd stateroom; 56 in. (1.4 m) max dinette sleeper; 58 in. (1.4 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 76 in. (1.9 m) max fwd stateroom, 80 in. (2 m) max dinette sleeper; 75 in. (1.9 m) max aft stateroom

Storagenot available

StorageCabin: 88 cu. ft. (2.5 m³) Cockpit: 45 cu. ft. (1.2 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity75 gal. (283.9 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal4

Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 vs Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 40,1 feet overall. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 comes in at 26,3 feet, making it roughly 13,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

For trailering, the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 has the edge at 5 lbs dry weight versus 193 lbs for the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. 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 passengers can the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 carry?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 measures 156" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 or the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011?

The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 has the bigger tank at 68 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011. That 43-gallon difference translates to roughly 129–215 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 and Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 and the Regal 4080 Sportyacht 2011 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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