Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 PC 2013 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2009: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Formula 27 PC 2013 and the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Formula 27 PC 2013 at 28,2 ft versus Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 14 100 lbs - 4 600 lbs less than the Formula 27 PC 2013 at 9 500 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 31 Cruiser 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 27 PC 2013 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 27 PC 2013 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 PC
Model31 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail10 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. (0.91 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.9500
Weight - lbs.14100
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Feet28.17
Length - Feet31
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches380
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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 - Gal180
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin 5.7 GXi DP
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacity27 gal. (102 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters90.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal24
Holding tank capacity - Gal40