Formula 350 FX6 2012 boat specs
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Formula 350 FX6 2012
2012
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Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 boat specs
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Formula 37 Cruiser 2011
2011
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Formula 350 FX6 2012 vs Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 350 FX6 2012 and the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 350 FX6 2012 at 35,0 ft versus Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 at 37,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 350 FX6 2012 tips the scales at 1 347 lbs — 1 158 lbs more than the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 at 189 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 37 Cruiser 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 350 FX6 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 350 FX6 2012 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model350 FX6
Model37 Cruiser
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches129
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m) With IPS: 11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m) With Radar & IPS: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.88 m) With Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.37 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Meters4.75
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inches187
Deadrise21³
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) With Volvo IPS: 40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail13,470 lbs. (6,109 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 17,500 lbs. (7,937 kg) Diesel: 18,200 lbs. (8,255 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 18,200 (8,255 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 18,900 lbs. (8,572 kg) With IPS: 18,900 lbs. (8,572 kg)
Weight - kg6109.88
Weight - kg8572.89
Weight - lbs.1347
Weight - lbs.189
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches42
Length overall - Inches444
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.28
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail172 gal. (651 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 8.2 MAG EC Bravo Three X DTS
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Holding tank capacity - Gal57

Formula 350 FX6 2012 vs Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 350 FX6 2012 or the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011?
The Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 is the longer of the two at 37,0 feet overall. The Formula 350 FX6 2012 comes in at 35,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 350 FX6 2012 or the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011?
For trailering, the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 189 lbs dry weight versus 1 347 lbs for the Formula 350 FX6 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 350 FX6 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 measures 144" wide, compared to 129" for the Formula 350 FX6 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 350 FX6 2012 or the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011?
The Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 has the bigger tank at 236 gallons, versus 172 gallons on the Formula 350 FX6 2012. That 64-gallon difference translates to roughly 192–320 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 350 FX6 2012 and Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 350 FX6 2012 and the Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.