Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 2750 Cuddy 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 against a deep vee Regal 2750 Cuddy 2013 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 2013 at 28,5 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 2013 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 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 carries 72 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Regal 2750 Cuddy 2013. 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 2013 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 Year2013
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 - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 6 in. (2.2 m) top up 5 ft. 9 in. (1.7 m) top down
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24°
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches36
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down
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 - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.7 m)
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Inches33
Length overall - Inches342
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) windshield to keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.01
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches79
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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
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 capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Storagenot available
StorageCockpit: 30 cu. ft. (0.84 m³)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height9 ft. (2.7 m) est. height on trailer - top of windshield