Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 45 Yacht 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 45 Yacht 2012 measures 45,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 31 Cruiser 2006 at 33,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2012 tips the scales at 325 lbs — 184 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.
The Formula 45 Yacht 2012 tops out at 600 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 45 Yacht 2012 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 45 Yacht 2012 is rated for 13 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 45 Yacht 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 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
Model31 Cruiser
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) With IPS: 13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m) With Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) With Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters5.28
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches208
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) With Volvo IPS: 39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - DetailWith IPS: 32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters10.08
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet45
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 - Detail45 ft. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters10.08
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches397
Length overall - Inches54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 2 in. (14.68 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin IPS 600 HP435 with Joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
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
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 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
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee