Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 48 Yacht 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 48 Yacht 2007 measures 48,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 at 35,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 2 004 lbs less than the Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 at 1 571 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 48 Yacht 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model48 Yacht
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) w/ Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.1571
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Meters14.63
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet48
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m) Less Bow Platform: 34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Detail48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Meters14.63
Length overall - Inches427
Length overall - Inches576
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 660 Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 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