Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2005 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 48 Yacht 2005 measures 51,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 22,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 at 28,2 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 480 lbs less than the Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 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 48 Yacht 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 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
Model48 Yacht
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) W/Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Meters15.54
Length - Feet28.17
Length - Feet51
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28.17 ft. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m) Less Bow Platform: 48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Inches338.04
Length overall - Inches612
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 660 Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (378 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