Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 40 Cruiser 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 37 Cruiser 2006 measures 38,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 34,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 at 4,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 17 605 lbs — 15 330 lbs more than the Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 at 2 275 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 40 Cruiser 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 4,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 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
Model40 Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches152
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 - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) With IPS: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.68 m) With Radar & IPS: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.03 m) With Mast Light: 12 ft. 4 in. (3.76 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.41 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.28 m) With Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 16 ft. 8 in. (5.07 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.37
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Inches172
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m) With Volvo IPS: 44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches44
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 - DetailGas: 20,950 lbs. (9,502 kg) Diesel: 22,150 lbs. (10,047 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 21,550 lbs. (9,774 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 22,750 lbs. (10,319 kg)
Weight - kg7985.49
Weight - kg10319.22
Weight - lbs.17605
Weight - lbs.2275
Length - Meters11.71
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet4
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m) Less Bow Platform: 37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 10 in. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Inches461
Length overall - Inches49
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 7 in. (12.98 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin IPS 500 gas 400 hp with joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee