Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 400 Super Sport 2006 measures 41,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 37,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 at 4,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 2 275 lbs — 2 087 lbs more than the Formula 400 Super Sport 2006 at 188 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 400 Super Sport 2006 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Formula 40 Cruiser 2009 at 4,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model40 Cruiser
Model400 Super Sport
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) With IPS: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.68 m) With Radar & IPS: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.03 m) With Mast Light: 12 ft. 4 in. (3.76 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.41 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.28 m) With Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 16 ft. 8 in. (5.07 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) Light Load w/ Radar & Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m) With Volvo IPS: 44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - DetailGas: 20,950 lbs. (9,502 kg) Diesel: 22,150 lbs. (10,047 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 21,550 lbs. (9,774 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 22,750 lbs. (10,319 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,900 lbs. (8,119 kg) w/ Hardtop - Gas: 17,000 lbs. (7,711 kg) w/ Hardtop - Diesel: 18,800 lbs. (8,528 kg)
Weight - kg10319.22
Weight - kg8527.53
Weight - lbs.2275
Weight - lbs.188
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet41
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 7 in. (12.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 10 in. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches49
Length overall - Inches498
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin IPS 500 gas 400 hp with joystick
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 OSi XDP w/CWC
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
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