Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 or the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013?

The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 is the longer of the two at 34,7 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 comes in at 27,0 feet, making it roughly 7,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 or the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013?

For trailering, the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 has the edge at 114 lbs dry weight versus 596 lbs for the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 has a documented max rating of 320 hp. Engine specifications for the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 measures 136" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 or the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013?

The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 has the bigger tank at 186 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008. That 114-gallon difference translates to roughly 342–570 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 and Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 and the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013

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Regal 2565 Window Express 2008

2008

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Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 against a deep vee Regal 3550 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 measures 34,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 at 27,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 tips the scales at 596 lbs — 482 lbs more than the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 at 114 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 3550 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 3550 Cuddy 2013 carries 186 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2565 Window Express

Model3550 Cuddy

Model Year2008

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.4 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.45

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches136

Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.82

Bridge clearance - Meters2.95

Bridge clearance - Inches111

Bridge clearance - Inches116

Deadrise18℃

Deadrise19°

Depth - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)

Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Centimeters88.9

Depth - Inches29

Depth - Inches35

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inches35

Weight - Detail5,960 lbs. (2,703 kg)

Weight - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)

Weight - kg2703.41

Weight - kg5170.95

Weight - lbs.596

Weight - lbs.114

Length - Meters8.41

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet27

Length - Feet34.67

Length - Inches6

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.41 m)

Length overall - Detail34 ft. 8 in. (10.5 m)

Length overall - Meters8.38

Length overall - Meters10.57

Length overall - Inches33

Length overall - Inches416

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.53

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches21

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m) windshield to keel

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Meters3.25

Height - Inchesnot available

Height - Inches128

Body / Hull

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 - Detail186 gal. (704 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters704.09

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel tank capacity - Gal186

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

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 peopleYacht certified

Storagenot available

StorageCockpit: 65 cu. ft. (1.8 m³)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity30 gal. (113 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

Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 vs Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 or the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013?

The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 is the longer of the two at 34,7 feet overall. The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 comes in at 27,0 feet, making it roughly 7,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 or the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013?

For trailering, the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 has the edge at 114 lbs dry weight versus 596 lbs for the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 has a documented max rating of 320 hp. Engine specifications for the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 measures 136" wide, compared to 102" for the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 or the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013?

The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 has the bigger tank at 186 gallons, versus 72 gallons on the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008. That 114-gallon difference translates to roughly 342–570 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 and Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2565 Window Express 2008 and the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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