Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 370 Super Sport 2005 vs Formula 400 FX8 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 370 Super Sport 2005 vs Formula 400 FX8 2013 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 FX8 2013 measures 41,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 370 Super Sport 2005 at 37,0 feet (2005). At 144 lbs and 181 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 400 FX8 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 370 Super Sport 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 400 FX8 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 400 FX8 2013 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 370 Super Sport 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
Model370 Super Sport
Model400 FX8
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.20 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) With Hardtop, Sat. TV & Mast Light: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise22³
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - DetailGas: 39 in. (0.99 m) Diesel: 40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail14,400 lbs. (6,532 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg) Gas (with Hardtop): 17,100 lbs. Diesel (with Hardtop): 18,100 lbs. (8,210 kg)
Weight - kg6531.72
Weight - kg8210.02
Weight - lbs.144
Weight - lbs.181
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet41.5
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 4 in. (11.68 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
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail238 gal. (901 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters900.93
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal238
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Water capacity43 gal. (163 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee