Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 boat specs
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Formula 31 Cruiser 2009
2009
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Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 boat specs
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Formula 40 Cruiser 2010
2010
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Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 vs Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 and the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 measures 40,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 at 31,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 tips the scales at 2 275 lbs — 2 134 lbs less than the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 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 40 Cruiser 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 31 Cruiser 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 40 Cruiser 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 31 Cruiser 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model31 Cruiser
Model40 Cruiser
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches152
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) With IPS: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.68 m) With Radar & IPS: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.03 m) With Mast Light: 12 ft. 4 in. (3.76 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.41 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.28 m) With Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 16 ft. 8 in. (5.07 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m) With Volvo IPS: 44 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 - DetailGas: 20,950 lbs. (9,502 kg) Diesel: 22,150 lbs. (10,047 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 21,550 lbs. (9,774 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 22,750 lbs. (10,319 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg10319.22
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.2275
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet40.83
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 7 in. (12.98 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail40.83 ft. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Inches38
Length overall - Inches489.96
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin IPS 550 Gas 400HP with Joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal57

Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 vs Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 or the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010?
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 is the longer of the two at 40,8 feet overall. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 comes in at 31,0 feet, making it roughly 9,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 or the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010?
For trailering, the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 has the edge at 141 lbs dry weight versus 2 275 lbs for the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 measures 152" wide, compared to 132" for the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 or the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010?
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 has the bigger tank at 25 gallons, versus 18 gallons on the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009. That 7-gallon difference translates to roughly 21–35 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 and Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 31 Cruiser 2009 and the Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.