Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 37 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 37 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2009 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 2009 measures 45,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 37 Cruiser 2005 at 38,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Cruiser 2005 tips the scales at 17 605 lbs — 17 280 lbs more than the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 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.
The Formula 45 Yacht 2009 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 37 Cruiser 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 37 Cruiser 2005 carries 236 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Formula 45 Yacht 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 45 Yacht 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 37 Cruiser 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 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 37 Cruiser 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model37 Cruiser
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m) Light Load w/Radar & Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) Light Load w/Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) With IPS: 13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m) With Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) With Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.37
Bridge clearance - Meters5.28
Bridge clearance - Inches172
Bridge clearance - Inches208
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) With Volvo IPS: 39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - DetailGas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Diesel: 17,300 lbs. (7,847 kg) W/Hardtop - Gas: 16,805 (7,623 kg) W/Hardtop - Diesel: 17,605 lbs. (7,985 kg)
Weight - DetailWith IPS: 32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg7985.49
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.17605
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters11.71
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m) Less Bow Platform: 37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches461
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 435 with joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 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 - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee