Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 PC 2013 vs Formula 400 FX8 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 40 PC 2013 and the Formula 400 FX8 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 40 PC 2013 at 40,8 ft versus Formula 400 FX8 2012 at 41,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 40 PC 2013 tips the scales at 2 275 lbs — 2 094 lbs more than the Formula 400 FX8 2012 at 181 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 PC 2013 and Formula 400 FX8 2012 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) With Mast Light: 14 ft. 6 in. (4.41 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 16 ft. 8 in. (5.07 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) With Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) With Hardtop, Sat. TV & Mast Light: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22³
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches4
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: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg) Gas (with Hardtop): 17,100 lbs. Diesel (with Hardtop): 18,100 lbs. (8,210 kg)
Weight - kg10319.22
Weight - kg8210.02
Weight - lbs.2275
Weight - lbs.181
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet40.83
Length - Feet41.5
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 materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Water capacity57 gal. (216 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