Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 2750 Cuddy 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 against a deep vee Regal 2750 Cuddy 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 at 27,0 ft versus Regal 2750 Cuddy 2008 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 535 lbs more than the Regal 2750 Cuddy 2008 at 61 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 2565 Window Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Regal 2750 Cuddy 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2750 Cuddy 2008 carries 86 gallons versus 72 gallons in the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Window Express 2008 and Regal 2750 Cuddy 2008 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 Window Express
Model2750 Cuddy
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters1.75
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches69
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches36
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)
Weight - Detail6,100 lbs. (2,766 kg)
Weight - kg2703.41
Weight - kg2766.91
Weight - lbs.596
Weight - lbs.61
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Meters8.2
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.2 m)
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Inches33
Length overall - Inches342
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP (270 hp)
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP (280 hp)
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush? with holding tank
Headnot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,088 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available