Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 400 FX8 2011 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 400 FX8 2011 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 48 Yacht 2006 measures 51,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 9,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 400 FX8 2011 at 41,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 404 lbs less than the Formula 400 FX8 2011 at 171 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 48 Yacht 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Formula 400 FX8 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 400 FX8 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model400 FX8
Model48 Yacht
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) With Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.51
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailGas: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) w/ Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg7756.42
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.171
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Meters15.54
Length - Feet41.5
Length - Feet51
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m) Less Bow Platform: 48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Inches498
Length overall - Inches612
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 - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 66
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal75