2018 Formula 40 Performance Cruiser

$374,999

Used

Boat in Springfield, LA 70462 US

builtBuilt in 2018
Year the boat was built
model

40 Performance Cruiser

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Volvo Penta)

Engine type and count
length

40 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
40ft
Length Overall
42.58ft
Beam
12.67ft
Max Bridge Clearance
14.5ft
Max Draft
3.67ft
Deadrise At Transom
18deg
Dry Weight
22750lb
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
57gal
Fuel Tanks
248gal
Holding Tanks
57gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
modified-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
IPS 500
Total Power
370hp
Engine Hours
623
Engine Type
inboard-outboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2018
Drive Type
pod
Engine 2
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
IPS 500
Total Power
370hp
Engine Hours
623
Engine Type
inboard-outboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine
  • Twin Volvo IPS engine installation
  • Motorized hatch lift
  • Integrated quick-access engine hatch
  • Courtesy lighting
  • Fume detector
  • Automatic fire extinguisher
  • Three marine batteries w/battery retainers
  • Disconnect switches for starting batteries
  • Battery parallel emergency switch
  • 80-amp battery charger
  • Passive galvanic corrosion protection
  • Low-noise rotary bilge blowers
  • Automatic bilge pump
  • Bilge high water alarm
  • Upgraded Zipwake trim tabs
  • 7.3 KW/120V Kohler® low-CO emissions gas generator w/battery 
Cabin
  • Sliding/locking cabin door
  • Woodgrain-finish entry steps
  • Woodgrain-finish flooring throughout cabin
  • Private forward stateroom w/double high-gloss  finish doors, centerline bed w/Sensus® memory foam mattress & four drawers below
  • OceanAir Skysol pleated blind system in galley
  • Custom quilted bedspread w/matching pillow shams
  • Bed linens & towels
  • Forward cabin 19" LCD HDTV/DVD combo player w/dockside access cord
  • Individual reading lights
  • Two forward stateroom hanging lockers w/automatic lights (port side includes two hardwood dovetailed drawers)
  • Curved Ultraleather sofa seating w/dual-height, high-gloss Deep Cherry wood dining table, filler cushion & two Ultraleather pedestal dining stools
  • Custom décor pillows & draperies
  • Cabinetry in high-gloss Deep Cherry finish
  • 18,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioner w/digital climate control
  • Phone w/cord
  • Illuminated 120V & 12V electrical panels
  • 32" LCD HDTV/DVD combo player in main salon w/dockside access cord
  • Clarion® AM/FM/CD stereo w/changer control, 10-disc CD changer, four 150W 6 1/2" 2-way marine-grade speakers w/1,000W amplification, 8" subwoofer w/100W amplification & iPod docking station
  • Ultraleather aft cabin lounge/double berth w/filler cushions
  • Cedar-lined aft cabin hanging locker w/automatic light
  • Removable high-gloss, Deep Cherry wood cocktail table
  • Built-in WalVac® sweeper system w/easy-access wall plate
  • In-floor storage compartments
  • Complete galley in high-gloss Deep Cherry finish w/storage and hardwood dovetailed drawers, full Corian countertop, beverage center, polished stainless steel sink, concealed 2-burner electric stove w/safety shut-off switch, stainless steel 120V/12V refrigerator/freezer, polished stainless steel microwave oven Krups® coffee maker & concealed in-counter trash container
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Demand water system w/one-point water fill for freshwater tank and/or city water
  • Water level gauge
  • 120V water heater w/heat exchanger
  • Molded private head compartment w/molded vanity, lower doors in high-gloss Deep Cherry finish, Corian counter, polished stainless steel sink, Flush and Forget® VacuFlush® head unit w/holding tank & dockside pumpout, separate stall shower w/hinged curved acrylic door, hinged Corian seat & exhaust fan
  • Cabin bilge pump w/high water alarm
  • Two carbon monoxide detectors
Cockpit
  • Continuous molded deck & cockpit liner
  • Molded in-dash forward deck access steps w/316L stainless steel handrail
  • Burl wood-finish dash panels
  • Complete Livorsi® illuminated instrumentation, domed w/chrome bezels
  • Drive-position indicator
  • Ritchie® compass
  • Raymarine digital depth sounder
  • Electronic shift & throttle control
  • Volvo IPS joystick docking system
  • QL trim tab switches & indicators
  • Garmin® GPS navigational system w/color chartplotter
  • Dino tilt steering wheel w/wood insets & brushed metallic accents
  • Auxiliary 12V outlet
  • Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches w/E-T-A® circuit breakers
  • Clarion waterproof dash-mounted multi-feature stereo remote control
  • Six 150W 6 1/2" marine-grade speakers w/1,000W amplification, polished stainless steel grilles, separate tweeters & 200W subwoofer
  • iPod/MP3 port
  • Fourteen polished stainless steel drink holders
  • Cockpit/swim platform blue/white LED courtesy lights w/hand-held remote control
  • Integral 316L stainless steel safety rails
  • Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring PreFixx® coating, Tenera® element-resistant thread, DriFast® foam & StarLite® XL synthetic marine panel construction
  • Twin command seating w/dual-position helm & companion seats w/center storage compartment
  • Port lounge w/fiberglass-lined storage
  • Two custom-designed Sunbrella® cockpit pillows
  • Aft U-shaped lounge seating w/fiberglass-lined storage, two dual-height tables & sunpad inserts
  • Molded wetbar w/integrated sink, Corian® countertop, trash container, 316L stainless steel safety rail & 120V GFCI outlet
  • Demand water system w/55-gallon capacity
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Disconnect switch for auxiliary 12V power
  • Custom patterned cockpit carpet
  • Pneumatic-assist transom door
  • Side curtains w/easy-mount zipper connectors & extended aft cockpit enclosure in color-coordinated non-fading Sunbrella acrylic fabric w/SeaMark? vinyl undercoating
  • Cockpit cover in color-coordinated non-fading Sunbrella acrylic fabric w/SeaMark vinyl undercoating
Exterior
  • NMMA Yacht Certification
  • 10-year Structural Warranty
  • Transferable 5-Year Formula Guard® Limited Protection Plan
  • Imron® Standard graphic & cockpit accent striping
  • Pressure-treated Perma Panel? structural hull matrix
  • Foam-filled hull cavities
  • Chemically bonded & thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint
  • Heavy-duty PVC gunwale w/stainless steel insert
  • Integrated bow platform
  • Electric windlass w/chain counter, 200' chain, polished stainless steel anchor & hand-held remote control
  • Concealed anchor davit w/fiberglass chain locker
  • Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless steel welded rails
  • Ten custom Formula logo-cast cleats
  • Stainless steel fuel fills w/integral vents
  • Three forward polished Bomar® cabin venting hatches w/integrated OceanAir® rollout SKYscreens & privacy shades
  • Six polished stainless steel portlights w/screens
  • Nonskid deck center walkway & walk-around
  • Two Sunbrella® DriFast® foam deck sunpads w/adjustable backrests & 316L stainless steel rails
  • Cockpit hardtop w/polished Bomar venting hatches & polycarbonate Lexan® front connectors
  • Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield w/center walk-thru and polished stainless steel frame
  • Windshield wipers
  • White air horn
  • Extended integrated swim platform w/concealed stainless steel swim ladder & pull-up cleats
  • Transom shower w/hot & cold controls
  • Molded fiberglass transom trunk w/pneumatic lifts, fender rack & four fenders, line storage & storage for cocktail tables & cushions
  • 120V shorepower w/fail-safe galvanic isolator & two 30-amp cords
  • Polished stainless steel shorepower, cable TV & telephone hookups
  • Chromed city water inlet
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/28/26Price decreased$374,999(-6.3%)
6/28/25Initial price$399,999

Contact Whelton Marine

700 Mariner's Plaza Drive, Ste 707, Mandeville, LA, 70448

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Overview

The Formula 40 PC exemplifies the qualities that distinguish an upscale yacht from an average one. Designed with functionality and premium craftsmanship in mind, this model offers a blend of innovative features and thoughtful details that enhance both comfort and usability on the water.

Exterior Design and Cockpit

A standout feature of the Formula 40 PC is its versatile stern section, which significantly enhances the boat's functionality. The stern sunpad is equipped with twin backrests that lock into three distinct positions, allowing it to serve as an aft-facing chaise lounge for sunbathing, an aft-facing seat when at anchor, or additional forward-facing seating for the cockpit. The sunpad lifts on gas shocks to reveal storage space containing a remote control for the swim platform, which doubles as a tender or personal watercraft platform. Also stored here are filler cushions for the U-shaped cockpit seating and cocktail tables, all secured in dedicated cutouts. The cockpit seating is upholstered in Nautilex marine vinyl and includes storage compartments beneath. The cockpit area features flush-mounted stainless steel drink holders and a stereo remote control for convenience. Moving forward, the bow is easily accessible via a walk-through windshield, with ample handholds and a solid, non-skid deck that resists flexing, reflecting the build quality typical of premium yachts.

Interior Living Spaces

Inside, the galley is thoughtfully arranged on the port side, featuring a coffee docking station and generous countertop space measuring approximately 29.5 by 30 inches. The galley includes a two-burner electric stove with a safety micro switch that automatically shuts off when the lid is closed, a 5.2 cubic foot refrigerator, and a 1.8 cubic foot freezer. The cabinetry showcases dovetail joinery on all drawers, a hallmark of quality craftsmanship. The main cabin benefits from three port lights that provide natural light and ventilation. Privacy is enhanced by an innovative lighting system with dimmable uplights and adjustable covers that direct light downward, surpassing the typical curtain solutions found on many boats. Additional interior features include cedar-lined lockers behind mirrored hatches and a port-side cabinet containing a privacy safe and dovetailed drawers that retract smoothly when closed.

Private Accommodations

The forward berth offers ample storage with two pull-out drawers beneath the bed, incorporating the same automatic retraction mechanism as other drawers on board. Overhead, a hatch provides natural light, ventilation with a sliding screen, and serves as an emergency escape route. The aft cabins stand out as particularly comfortable spaces, furnished with ultra-leather seating and equipped with a 19-inch LCD television on the port side. These cabins include substantial storage, including dedicated compartments for pedestals that convert the space into additional berths. The cabins provide about five feet of overhead clearance, with a sole extension that allows occupants to stand naturally without head clearance issues.

Conclusion

The Formula 40 PC by Formula demonstrates a clear commitment to upscale design and functionality. From its adaptable stern sunpad and solid deck construction to its well-appointed galley and comfortable private accommodations, this yacht offers a premium boating experience. The attention to detail in storage solutions, lighting, and materials underscores the difference that quality craftsmanship makes in a cruiser of this class.

Overview from around the web 2018 Formula 40 Performance Cruiser

The 2018 Formula 40 Performance Cruiser has garnered enthusiastic praise from customers who appreciate its blend of luxury, performance, and innovative design

Many users commend its powerful twin-engine setup, which delivers an exhilarating ride while ensuring smooth handling on the water. The boat's sleek lines and modern aesthetics also receive high marks for their eye-catching appeal. Customers have expressed satisfaction with the spacious and well-appointed interior, which offers ample seating and sleeping areas, making it ideal for weekend getaways or extended trips. The state-of-the-art entertainment systems and gourmet galley further enhance the onboard experience, allowing for both relaxation and socializing. In terms of functionality, many owners highlight the boat's smart layout and thoughtful features, such as the easy-to-navigate helm and extensive storage options. The Formula 40 Performance Cruiser's reliability and construction quality are also frequently mentioned, with users feeling confident in its performance for both casual cruising and spirited adventures. Overall, the feedback reflects a strong appreciation for the Formula 40 Performance Cruiser as a perfect marriage of style, comfort, and high-performance engineering, making it a standout choice in the performance cruiser category.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

2018 Formula 40 Performance Cruiser: Pros and Cons

Pros

Performance and Handling: The Formula 40 is designed with a deep-V hull and powerful engines, which offer impressive speed and maneuverability, making it ideal for thrill-seekers and those who appreciate sporty handling on the water.

Luxurious Interior: The cabin boasts high-end finishes, spacious layouts, and modern amenities. With comfortable sleeping accommodations and a stylish galley, it’s perfect for extended trips with family and friends.

Outdoor Entertainment Space: Featuring ample cockpit space with seating, a wet bar, and an integrated swim platform, the Formula 40 is designed for entertaining and enjoying time on the water.

Versatile Layout: The choice of configurations allows for customization, making it suitable for both leisurely cruising and spirited performance sailing.

Quality Craftsmanship: Known for high-quality construction and attention to detail, the Formula brand delivers durability and long-lasting performance, ensuring a sound investment.

Cons

Price Point: As a premium performance cruiser, the Formula 40 may come with a higher price tag than other cruisers in its class, which may be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.

Fuel Efficiency: With its powerful engines geared towards performance, some owners may find fuel consumption to be on the higher side, particularly during fast cruising.

Maintenance Costs: The advanced technology and luxury features may lead to increased maintenance and repair costs compared to more basic models.

Size and Handling: While it provides excellent performance, its larger size may be challenging for novice boaters or those not accustomed to handling bigger vessels, particularly in tight spaces.

Limited Overnight Capacity: While there is ample sleeping space for a few, the capacity may not be sufficient for larger groups who want to stay overnight, which could be a drawback for those looking to host larger parties.

Made For

The 2018 Formula 40 Performance Cruiser is designed for those who seek the perfect blend of luxury, performance, and versatility on the water. This high-performance cruiser caters to seasoned boaters and newcomers alike, offering a spacious and comfortable environment for overnight trips, weekend getaways, or entertaining family and friends. Ideal for power enthusiasts, the Formula 40 is equipped with advanced propulsion systems that deliver impressive speed and agility, ensuring smooth sailing in various conditions. Luxury and functionality flow throughout its thoughtfully designed interior, featuring upscale amenities, ample seating, and a fully-equipped galley, making it perfect for extended cruises or leisurely days on the water. Whether you’re an avid watersports enthusiast, a passionate entertainer, or someone looking to unwind in style, the 2018 Formula 40 Performance Cruiser elevates the boating experience to new heights. Experience the open sea with confidence and class in this exceptional vessel.

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Monthly payment
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Principal Loan Amount$ 318,749
Total Payment$569,911.37

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Use our boat payment calculator to estimate monthly payments for 2018 Formula 40 Performance Cruiser. Enter your down payment, choose a loan term, and adjust the interest rate to see an instant payment estimate — ideal if you're calculating boat payments before you enquire. Wondering how much does a Power Cruiser cost in today's market, or how much does a Formula cost for similar models? This boat financing calculator helps you compare scenarios in seconds, whether you're considering used boat financing or a new purchase.
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Principal Loan Amount$ 318,749
Total Payment$569,911.37

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Mandeville, LA 70448

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