Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2008 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 45 Yacht 2008 measures 45,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 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 — 1 236 lbs more than the Formula 45 Yacht 2008 at 335 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 45 Yacht 2008 is rated for 13 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 45 Yacht 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 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
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) Light Load w/ Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) Light Load w/ Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Meters4.7
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Inches185
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - Detail33,500 lbs. (15,195 kg)
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - kg15195.33
Weight - lbs.1571
Weight - lbs.335
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet45
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 - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches427
Length overall - Inches54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 2 in. (14.68 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin IPS 600 HP435 with Joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 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
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee