Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula Boats 41 PC 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula Boats 41 PC 2001 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 41 PC 2001 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 41 PC 2001 carries 35 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Formula 31 Cruiser 2006. 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 41 PC 2001 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 41 PC 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 41 PC 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model31 Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters10.08
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet41
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 - Detail41.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.08
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Inches397
Length overall - Inches492
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower480 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity8
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower