Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 vs Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 against a modified vee Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 40 Cruiser 2010 measures 40,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 36,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008 at 4,0 feet (2008). At 2 275 lbs and 2 275 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
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 2010 at 40,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008 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
Model40 Performance Cruiser
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inches152
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: 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 - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Meters4.55
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Bridge clearance - Inches179
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m) With Volvo IPS: 44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches4
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: 20,950 lbs. (9,502 kg) Diesel: 22,150 lbs. (10,047 kg) w/ Hardtop - Gas: 21,550 lbs. (9,774 kg) w/ Hardtop - Diesel: 22,750 lbs. (10,319 kg)
Weight - kg10319.22
Weight - kg10319.22
Weight - lbs.2275
Weight - lbs.2275
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Feet40.83
Length - Feet4
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 7 in. (12.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 7 in. (12.98 m)
Length overall - Detail40.83 ft. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 10 in. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Inches489.96
Length overall - Inches49
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin IPS 550 Gas 400HP with Joystick
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 8.1 S High Output with CWC Inboard
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 or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal57