When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2012 and the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 measures 42,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2012 at 34,7 feet (2012). At 114 lbs and 205 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.

The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2012 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Regal 42 Sport Coupe 2012 wasn't available.