Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 vs Formula Boats 41 PC 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 vs Formula Boats 41 PC 2000 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 41 PC 2000 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 41 PC 2000 carries 175 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016. 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 Boats 41 PC 2000 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 41 PC 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 41 PC 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail40.00 ft
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length - Feet40
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches480
Length overall - Inches540
Beam12.66 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.91 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine make8.2L HO
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity57
Water capacity8
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27