Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 at 42,0 ft versus Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 at 41,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 40 Cruiser 2005 tips the scales at 19 704 lbs — 19 523 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.
Both boats are rated for 12 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 40 Cruiser 2005 and Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 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
Model40 Cruiser
Model400 Super Sport
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inches132
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 - 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 - Meters4.55
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches179
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
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 - 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 - kg8937.58
Weight - kg8210.02
Weight - lbs.19704
Weight - lbs.181
Length - Meters12.98
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet41.5
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 - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches511
Length overall - Inches498
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 8.1 S High Output w/CWC
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 GiC DP EVC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 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
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee