Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 350 Sun Sport 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 350 Sun Sport 2011 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 34 Cruiser 2006 at 35,0 ft versus Formula 350 Sun Sport 2011 at 35,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 1 571 lbs — 224 lbs more than the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2011 at 1 347 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.
Both boats are rated for 10 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 34 Cruiser 2006 and Formula 350 Sun Sport 2011 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model350 Sun Sport
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches129
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - Detail13,470 lbs. (6,109 kg)
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - kg6109.88
Weight - lbs.1571
Weight - lbs.1347
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Meters10.67
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet35
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 - Detail35 ft. (10.67 m)
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches427
Length overall - Inches42
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 377 MAG EC Bravo Three DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail172 gal. (651 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee