Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2550 Cuddy 2013 vs Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2013 and the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 measures 29,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2550 Cuddy 2013 at 26,3 feet (2013). At 5 lbs and 94 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 2550 Cuddy 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 2860 Express Cruiser 2011 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2550 Cuddy 2013 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
Model2550 Cuddy
Model2860 Express Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top up 5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m) top of arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail31 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches31
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg)
Weight - Detail9,400 lbs. (4,263 kg) with twin 4.3 l engines
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg4263.76
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.94
Height - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2.4 m) windshield to keel
Height - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) arch to keel
Height - Meters2.01
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inches79
Height - Inches134
Length - Feet26.25
Length - Feet29.42
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
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 peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) max cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 78 in. (2 m) max forward; 61 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 72 in. (1.8 m) max forward; 81 in. (2 m) max mid-berth
Storagenot available
StorageCockpit: 27 cu. ft. (0.8 m³) Cabin: 33 cu. ft. (0.9 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height8 ft. 1 in. (2.4 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield
Trailer - Heightnot available