Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 vs Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 vs Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 at 34,3 ft versus Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2007 at 34,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 1 691 lbs — 120 lbs more than the Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2007 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.
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 2011 and Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2007 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
Model34 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m) With Hartop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 14 ft. (4.27 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
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 - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - kg7670.24
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - lbs.1691
Weight - lbs.1571
Length - Meters10.44
Length - Meters10.44
Length - Feet34.25
Length - Feet34
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Meters10.44
Length overall - Meters10.44
Length overall - Inches411
Length overall - Inches411
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 8.2 MAG EC Bravo Three X DTS
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal4