Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 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 Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 carries 107 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013. 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 Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model27 Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.97
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m) Less Bow Platform: 28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches504
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity5
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower