Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 PC 2013 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 27 PC 2013 and the Formula 45 Yacht 2010 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 45 Yacht 2010 measures 45,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 27 PC 2013 at 28,2 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2010 tips the scales at 325 lbs — 230 lbs less than the Formula 27 PC 2013 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.
The Formula 45 Yacht 2010 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 27 PC 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 27 PC 2013 carries 107 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Formula 45 Yacht 2010. 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 45 Yacht 2010 is rated for 13 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 45 Yacht 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 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
Model Year2013
Model Year201
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 - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) With IPS: 13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m) With Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) With Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters5.28
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches208
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) With Volvo IPS: 39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - DetailWith IPS: 32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet28.17
Length - Feet45
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 2 in. (14.68 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail45.0 ft. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches54
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 - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin IPS 600 HP435 with Joystick
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
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 capacity27 gal. (102 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters90.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal24
Holding tank capacity - Gal75