Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 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 34 Cruiser 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 at 31,7 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 1 571 lbs — 1 430 lbs less than the Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 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 34 Cruiser 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.1571
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Feet31.67
Length - Feet35
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m) Less Bow Platform: 34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Inches38
Length overall - Inches427
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
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 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 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 - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal4