Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2010 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Cruiser 2010 vs Formula 45 Yacht 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 45 Yacht 2006 measures 48,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 34 Cruiser 2010 at 34,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2010 tips the scales at 1 691 lbs — 1 366 lbs more than the Formula 45 Yacht 2006 at 325 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 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Formula 34 Cruiser 2010 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2006 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 2010 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 Year201
Model Year2006
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 - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m) With Hartop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 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 - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters4.7
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches185
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - DetailGas: 15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg) Diesel: 16,110 lbs. (7,307 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 16,510 (7,489 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 16,910 lbs. (7,670 kg)
Weight - Detail32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg7670.24
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.1691
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters10.44
Length - Meters14.68
Length - Feet34.25
Length - Feet48
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail34.25 ft. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Detail48 ft. 1 in. (14.68 m) Less Bow Platform: 45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters10.44
Length overall - Meters14.66
Length overall - Inches411
Length overall - Inches577
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
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 8.1 Gi DP
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSC 54
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