Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 45 Yacht 2006 measures 48,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 at 29,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2006 tips the scales at 325 lbs — 230 lbs less than the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 at 95 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 45 Yacht 2006 is rated for 14 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 45 Yacht 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,0 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
Model27 Cruiser
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) Light Load w/ Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) Light Load w/ Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters4.7
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches185
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - Detail32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters8.97
Length - Meters14.68
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet48
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches1
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 - Detail48 ft. 1 in. (14.68 m) Less Bow Platform: 45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters14.66
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches577
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSC 54
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal75