Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 48 Yacht 2007 measures 48,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 at 33,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 434 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 48 Yacht 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model31 Cruiser
Model48 Yacht
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) w/ Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters10.08
Length - Meters14.63
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet48
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 - Detail48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters10.08
Length overall - Meters14.63
Length overall - Inches397
Length overall - Inches576
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 660 Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass