Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula Boats 40 PC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula Boats 40 PC 2007 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 40 PC 2007 tops out at 370 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 25 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 2006 and Formula Boats 40 PC 2007 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model40 Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
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] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
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 - Feet40
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 - Detail40.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Inches511
Length overall - Inches480
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 - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower370 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity55
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