Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 vs Regal Window Express 2565 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 vs Regal Window Express 2565 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 at 26,3 ft versus Regal Window Express 2565 2007 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal Window Express 2565 2007 tips the scales at 5 960 lbs - 960 lbs less than the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2012 at 5 000 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.
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 2550 Cuddy 2012 and Regal Window Express 2565 2007 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
Model2550 Cuddy
ModelWindow Express 2565
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) with 5.0L engine
Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - lbs.5000
Weight - lbs.5960
Length - Feet26.25
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inches330
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard270 Volvo 5.0 Gxi DP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,314 lbs. (1,503 kg)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,088 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush? w/ holding tank