Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 vs Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 against a modified vee Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 at 34,3 ft versus Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 at 35,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 1 691 lbs — 396 lbs more than the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 at 1 295 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 350 Sun Sport 2008 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 Year2011
Model Year2008
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 - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m) With Hartop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 14 ft. (4.27 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
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 - Detail12,950 lbs. (5,874 kg)
Weight - kg7670.24
Weight - kg5874.02
Weight - lbs.1691
Weight - lbs.1295
Length - Meters10.44
Length - Meters10.67
Length - Feet34.25
Length - Feet35
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m)
Length overall - Meters10.44
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches411
Length overall - Inches42
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 standardMerCruiser? Twin 377 MAG/MX 6.2 MPI Bravo Three
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
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