Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 vs Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Formula 37 Cruiser 2011 against a modified vee Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 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 37 Cruiser 2011 at 37,0 ft versus Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2008 at 37,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 17 605 lbs — 17 416 lbs less 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.
Both boats are rated for 11 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 37 Cruiser 2011 and Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 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
Model37 Cruiser
Model37 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches144
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 - 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 - Meters4.75
Bridge clearance - Meters4.37
Bridge clearance - Inches187
Bridge clearance - Inches172
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) With Volvo IPS: 40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches34
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 - 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 - kg8572.89
Weight - kg7985.49
Weight - lbs.189
Weight - lbs.17605
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches444
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 standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP with CWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 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