Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 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 Performance Cruiser 2007 at 28,0 ft versus Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 at 31,0 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 Performance Cruiser 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2007 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 Performance Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 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 Performance Cruiser 2007 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 Performance Cruiser
Model31 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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 - DetailLight Load: 10 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.95
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches8
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 - Inches38
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 5.0 MPI Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi 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 or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
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