Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula Boats Ss330 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula Boats Ss330 2005 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 Ss330 2005 tops out at 330 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 carries 25 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Formula Boats Ss330 2005. 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 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula Boats Ss330 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 40 Cruiser 2006 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 Ss330 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
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 - Feet33
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 - Detail33.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches511
Length overall - Inches396
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 - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makemercrusier 6.2
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower330 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower