Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 boat specs
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Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007
2007
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Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 boat specs
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Formula 400 Super Sport 2012
2012
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Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 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 400 Super Sport 2012 measures 41,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 at 37,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 17 605 lbs — 17 424 lbs more than the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 at 181 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 400 Super Sport 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model37 Performance Cruiser
Model400 Super Sport
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches132
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 - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) With Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.37
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches172
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches36
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: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 18,100 lbs. (8,210 kg)
Weight - kg7985.49
Weight - kg8210.02
Weight - lbs.17605
Weight - lbs.181
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet41.5
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches498
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 GiC DP EVC
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
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal5

Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 or the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012?
The Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 is the longer of the two at 41,5 feet overall. The Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 comes in at 37,0 feet, making it roughly 4,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 or the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012?
For trailering, the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 has the edge at 181 lbs dry weight versus 17 605 lbs for the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007. 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 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 is certified for 12. 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 Performance Cruiser 2007 measures 144" wide, compared to 132" for the Formula 400 Super Sport 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 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 or the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012?
The Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 has the bigger tank at 236 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012. That 211-gallon difference translates to roughly 633–1055 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 and Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 and the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 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.