Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 370 Super Sport 2008 vs Formula 400 FX8 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 370 Super Sport 2008 against a deep vee Formula 400 FX8 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 400 FX8 2011 measures 41,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 370 Super Sport 2008 at 38,0 feet (2008). At 151 lbs and 171 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 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 370 Super Sport 2008 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 400 FX8 2011 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 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches129
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) With Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.51
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches138
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail15,100 lbs. (6,849 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg)
Weight - kg6849.24
Weight - kg7756.42
Weight - lbs.151
Weight - lbs.171
Length - Meters11.73
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet41.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches462
Length overall - Inches498
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP with 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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
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