Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 Cruiser 2012 vs Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 40 Cruiser 2012 is a deep-V design and the Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Formula 40 Cruiser 2012 at 40,8 ft versus Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008 at 40,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 22 750 lbs - 1 200 lbs less than the Formula 40 Cruiser 2012 at 21 550 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 2012 and Formula 40 Performance Cruiser 2008 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
Model40 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2012
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. (4.42 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.42 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 - Inches200
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] - Inches40
Weight - DetailGas and Diesel: 20,950 lbs. (9,502 kg) With Hardtop - Gas and Diesel: 21,550 lbs. (9,774 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 - kg9774.91
Weight - kg10319.22
Weight - lbs.21550
Weight - lbs.22750
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Feet40.83
Length - Feet40
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 ft. 10 in. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 10 in. (12.45 m)
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Inches490
Length overall - Inches490
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches10
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 - Gal250
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel typeGas
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