Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 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 31 Cruiser 2005 at 33,0 ft versus Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 at 31,0 ft. At 141 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 Cruiser 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model31 Cruiser
Model31 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches132
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] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Meters10.08
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m) Less Bow Platform: 31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Meters10.08
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches397
Length overall - Inches38
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee