Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 at 29,0 ft versus Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 at 31,7 ft. At 95 lbs and 141 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 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
Model31 Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Meters8.97
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet31.67
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m) Less Bow Platform: 28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches38
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXiC DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee