Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula Boats 37 PC 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula Boats 37 PC 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.
The Formula Boats 37 PC 2013 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 carries 250 gallons versus 232 gallons in the Formula Boats 37 PC 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula Boats 37 PC 2013 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 42,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 37 PC 2013 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
Makenot available
Model40 Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 12 ft. 4 in. (3.76 m) Light Load w/Radar & Mast Light: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.28 m) Light Load w/Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.55
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches179
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailGas: 18,510 lbs. (8,396 kg) Diesel: 19,304 lbs. (8,756 kg) W/Hardtop - Gas: 18,910 lbs. (8,577 kg) W/Hardtop - Diesel: 19,704 lbs. (8,938 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg8937.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19704
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters12.98
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 7 in. (12.98 m) Less Bow Platform: 40 ft. 10 in. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches511
Length overall - Inches444
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 8.1 S High Output w/CWC
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity57
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower