Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 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 2006 at 33,0 ft versus Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 tips the scales at 9 875 lbs — 9 734 lbs less than the Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 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 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 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 Bowrider 2009 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 Bowrider
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
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. 0 in. (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℃
Deadrise22℃
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 - Detail9,875 lbs. (4,479 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg4479.22
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.9875
Length - Meters10.08
Length - Meters9.45
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 standardVolvo Penta twin 5.7 Gi DP
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee