Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 400 Super Sport 2008 vs Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 400 Super Sport 2008 vs Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 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.
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 Super Sport 2008 and Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 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
Model400 Super Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam12.66 ft
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches152
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailGas: 36 in. (0.91 m) Diesel: 40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.91 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - DetailGas: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 18,100 lbs. (8,210 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg8210.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.181
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet40
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Detail40.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Inches498
Length overall - Inches480
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG High Output Bravo Three X
Engine/s standardnot available
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
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity57
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower