Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Regal 2750 Cuddy 2009 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and the Regal 2750 Cuddy 2009 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 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 at 27,5 ft versus Regal 2750 Cuddy 2009 at 28,5 ft. At 62 lbs and 61 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.
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 2565 Express Cruiser 2011 and Regal 2750 Cuddy 2009 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
Model2565 Express Cruiser
Model2750 Cuddy
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
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
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 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 - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Deadrise18°
Deadrise24°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches36
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg) with 5.0 l engine
Weight - Detail6,100 lbs. (2,766 kg) with 5.7 l engine
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg2766.91
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.61
Height - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 8 ft. 7 in. (2.6 m) est. height keel to w/s
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 - Meters3.23
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Inches127
Height - Inches108
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet28.5
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m) with ext. platform
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.7 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches342
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Headroom72 in. (1.8 m) max cabin
Headroom49 in. (1.2 m) max., cabin
Sleeping capacity4 Sleeping Width: 76 in. (1.9 m) max V-berth; 58 in. (1.5 m) max mid-berth Sleeping Depth: 79 in. (2 m) max V-berth; 74 in. (1.8 m) max mid-berth
Sleeping capacitynot available
StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Water capacity11 gal. (42 l) fresh
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available