Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 vs Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 vs Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 at 31,7 ft versus Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 at 31,0 ft. At 14 100 lbs and 14 100 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 and Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model31 Cruiser
Model31 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.14100
Weight - lbs.14100
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Meters9.56
Length - Feet31.67
Length - Feet31
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.56 m)
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches380
Length overall - Inches380
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXiC DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal40
Holding tank capacity - Gal40