Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 400 Super Sport 2008 vs Formula Boats 400 FX8 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 400 Super Sport 2008 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 400 Super Sport 2008 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 400 Super Sport 2008 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
Model400 Super Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inchesnot available
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
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 - Feet42
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches498
Length overall - Inches504
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 typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity5
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower