Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 vs Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 vs Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 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.
The Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 carries 236 gallons versus 122 gallons in the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012. 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 Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model290 FX4 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22³
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.83 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail8,950 lbs. (4,060 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4059.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.895
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.84 m)
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches444
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (462 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity21 gal. (79 l)
Water capacity57
Holding tank capacity - Detail22.5 gal. (85 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Gal22.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower