Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 400 FX8 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 400 FX8 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 400 FX8 2011 measures 41,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 at 35,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 1 571 lbs — 1 400 lbs more than the Formula 400 FX8 2011 at 171 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 400 FX8 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 400 FX8 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 400 FX8 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 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
Model400 FX8
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) With Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Meters3.51
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Inches138
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg)
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - kg7756.42
Weight - lbs.1571
Weight - lbs.171
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet41.5
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 - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches427
Length overall - Inches498
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee