Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 400 FX8 2012 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 400 FX8 2012 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 400 FX8 2012 at 41,5 ft versus Formula 400 Super Sport 2006 at 41,0 ft. At 181 lbs and 188 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
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 400 FX8 2012 and Formula 400 Super Sport 2006 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
Model400 FX8
Model400 Super Sport
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches132
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 - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) Light Load w/ Radar & Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Deadrise22³
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
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 - DetailGas: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,900 lbs. (8,119 kg) w/ Hardtop - Gas: 17,000 lbs. (7,711 kg) w/ Hardtop - Diesel: 18,800 lbs. (8,528 kg)
Weight - kg8210.02
Weight - kg8527.53
Weight - lbs.181
Weight - lbs.188
Length - Feet41.5
Length - Feet41
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches498
Length overall - Inches498
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 OSi XDP w/CWC
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5