Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 40 PC 2013 vs Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 40 PC 2013 vs Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 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 400 FX8 2013 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 40 PC 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 25 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Boats 400 FX8 2013 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model40 PC
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg10319.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2275
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters12.45
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet40.83
Length - Feet42
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 - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches49
Length overall - Inches504
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity57 gal. (216 l)
Water capacity5
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower