Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 310 FX5 BR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 310 FX5 BR 2012 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 310 FX5 BR 2012 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 FX5 BR 2012 tips the scales at 975 lbs — 834 lbs less than the Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 at 141 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 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 310 FX5 BR 2012 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 310 FX5 BR 2012 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
Model310 FX5 BR
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22³
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.975
Length - Meters10.08
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m) Less Bow Platform: 31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Meters10.08
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches397
Length overall - Inches372
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee