Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 vs Regal 38 Express 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 is a deep-V design and the Regal 38 Express 2011 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 38 Express 2011 measures 38,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 at 34,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 38 Express 2011 tips the scales at 15 200 lbs - 3 800 lbs less than the Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 at 11 400 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 3550 Cuddy 2013 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Regal 38 Express 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 38 Express 2011 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 3550 Cuddy 2013 at 34,7 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model3550 Cuddy
Model38 Express
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.4 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches136
Beam - Inches146
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) top of arch light 12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)top - closed array
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inches148
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19°
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches30
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim (I/O)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down 34 in. (0.9 m) V-drive
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - lbs.11400
Weight - lbs.15200
Height - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m) windshield to keel
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m)
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Inches128
Height - Inches149
Length - Feet34.67
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 8 in. (10.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters10.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches416
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail186 gal. (704 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters704.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal186
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 65 cu. ft. (1.8 m³)
StorageCabin: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³) Cockpit: 83 cu. ft. (2.3 m³)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Water capacity67 gal. (253 l) (I/O) 61 gal. (230 l) (I/B)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m) max salon
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6 Sleeping Width: 58 in. (1.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 34 in. (0.8 m) max dinette sleeper; 78 in. (1.9 m) max aft stateroom Sleeping Depth: 98 in. (2.4 m) max fwd stateroom; 84 in. (2.1 m) max dinette sleeper; 51 in. (1.2 m) max aft stateroom