Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2700 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal Boats 2550 Cuddy 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2700 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal Boats 2550 Cuddy 2019 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 420 hp, the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2008 has a 70-hp advantage over the Regal Boats 2550 Cuddy 2019's 350-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2008 carries 85 gallons versus 74 gallons in the Regal Boats 2550 Cuddy 2019. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Regal 2700 Bowrider 2008 and its 420-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Regal Boats 2550 Cuddy 2019 with its 350-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeRegal
Makenot available
Model2700 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8.49 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.75
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches69
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.86 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.87
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.69
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet26.24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.69 m)
Length overall - Detail26.24 ft
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inches315
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP (280 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomChemical
Headroomnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed50
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots