Formula

Formula 31 PC Description
Mastery of design and construction come together in the creation of Formula's all-new
31 Performance Cruiser. Exclusively designed by John Adams, at 33 feet 1 inch in length
overall (31´ 8" less the bow platform) and with an 11-foot beam, the 31 PC presents a
familiar Formula profile with a forward-swept radar arch, sleek, flowing lines, plentiful
storage and expansive cockpit. The 31 provides truly enjoyable cruising for the entire crew.
The 31 PC cockpit is exceptional in detailed beauty and creative versatility. The aft
cockpit, accessed through the portside transom door, includes several Formula hallmark
features. The U-shaped lounge greatly extends entertainment possibilities. Pleasant
dining space is afforded when the tables are in position, and when the tables are lowered
with cushions in place, the lounge becomes a large, well-protected sunning area. When
not in use, the tables and filler cushions stow in their dedicated storage space in the
transom trunk along with four standard fenders. The design-integrated, Corian® topped
wetbar serves as a convenient refreshment center and also can be equipped with a refrig-
erator or icemaker. Stainless steel cupholders ensure a place for everyone?s drink.
The 31?s helm seating with dual-position command and companion seats provides a
comfortable ride while sitting, standing or leaning back against the well-padded leading
edge. Passengers enjoy the view and interacting with the captain from a curved lounge
on the port side. The helm features a full array of custom, chrome-bezel Livorsi® gauges
set in burl wood-finish dash panels to easily monitor the boat?s systems. Panel space is
available for further custom electronics.
Twin sun pads invite lounging on the foredeck, accessed by way of the center walk-thru
windshield and integral molded steps. Non-skid surfaces and bowrails provide secure
footing to the flush anchor locker housing an electric anchor windlass with a polished
stainless steel anchor and 200´ of chain.
The cabin, accessed through a sliding, one-piece acrylic door, is spacious and inviting with
up to 6´ 4? of headroom. The salon features a full galley, including a microwave oven and
120V/12V refrigerator with front panel and cabinet doors in deep cherry or cherry high-gloss
finish. A stainless steel sink and the concealed 2-burner electric stove with safety shut-off
make cooking and cleaning easy. A trash receptacle is set in the handcrafted, solid Corian®
countertop. To starboard, dining is a pleasant experience with the curving, Ultraleather?
upholstered lounge and dual-height, high-gloss solid wood tables. A Sharp® 15? flatscreen
LCD stereo TV/DVD is mounted for easy viewing and includes a dockside access cord for
cable hook-up. Entertainment is further enhanced by the Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo with
a complimentary one-year subscription to digital Sirius? Satellite Broadcast. The aft cabin
with privacy curtain, Ultraleather lounge and high-gloss wood cocktail table invites both
daytime activities and nighttime rest. The head compartment features a molded fiberglass
NEW FOR 2005
F O R M U L A
vanity with solid Corian countertop and stainless sink, shower, exhaust fan and VacuFlush®
unit with holding tank and dockside pumpout.
Sleeping accommodations for six include converting both the salon lounge and the aft
cabin lounge to double berths. The forward double berth features drawer storage beneath
and a mirrored, cedar-lined hanging locker. A frosted deck hatch with integrated screen
and blind provides ventilation, and a 12,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioner is available.
An 18º deep-V deadrise makes for a smooth, solid ride offshore with sterndrive power
starting with twin 300-horsepower packages by Mercury Mercruiser or Volvo. The power-
plants are accessed via a powered engine hatch, revealing an orderly, logically arranged
engine room designed for serviceability.
Elegance in motion, the 31 PC is optionally equipped with a polished, stainless steel
windshield frame. Imron® optional Flagship hullside graphics include sun-sparked colors of
Aquamarine, Bronze, Black Onyx and Sapphire Blue, all metallics, plus lustrous Silver
Diamond Pearl. Standard color graphics are accent striping in Titanium, Black Onyx or
Sapphire Blue. As pleasing to the eye as it is to operate, the sleek 31 Performance Cruiser
reaffirms Formula?s legacy of presenting the finest, most luxurious cruisers in the world

2005 Standards, Options
31 PC EXTERIOR
• NMMA Yacht Certification
• 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/200´ chain & polished stainless steel anchor
• Concealed anchor davit w/fiberglass chain locker
• 5? remote control searchlight
• Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless welded rails
• Three Bomar® cabin venting hatches w/screens
• Six polished stainless steel port lights w/screens
• Nonskid deck center walkway & walk-around
• Two Dri-Fast® foam deck sun pads w/316L stainless rails
• Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield
w/center walk-thru
• Windshield wipers
• Radar arch w/mast light
• Air horn
• Integrated swim platform w/concealed
316L stainless steel swim ladder
• Transom shower w/hot & cold controls
• Molded fiberglass transom trunk
w/pneumatic lifts, fender storage,
four fenders & storage for cockpit tables & cushion
• 120V shorepower w/galvanic isolator & two 30-amp cords
• Polished stainless transom hookups for city water, shorepower, cable
TV & telephone
31 PC COCKPIT
• Continuous molded fiberglass deck & cockpit liner
• Molded fiberglass in-dash forward deck access steps
w/316L stainless handrail
• Burl wood-finish dash panels
• Complete Livorsi® illuminated instrumen-
tation, domed w/chrome bezels
• Ritchie® compass
• Digital depth sounder
• Livorsi shifters/throttles w/in-handle trim switch
• Dino™ tilt steering wheel w/burl insets
• Fingertip trim tab switches
• Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches
w/E-T-A® circuit breakers
• Auxiliary 12V outlet
• Stereo volume control
• Two 300W 6?x9? 3-way marine-grade speakers & two
arch-mounted 100W 6 1
⁄ 2? 2-way marine-grade speakers
• Twelve drink holders
• Courtesy lighting
• Integral 316L stainless safety rails
• Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring Dri-Fast®
foam & StarLite® XL synthetic marine panel construction
• Twin command seating w/dual-position helm & companion seats
• Port lounge w/fiberglass-lined storage
• Aft U-shaped lounge seating w/fiberglass-lined storage, two dual-
height tables & sun pad inserts
• Cockpit wetbar w/Corian® countertop, trash receptacle & 120V GFCI outlet
• Fire extinguisher
• Disconnect switches for auxiliary & starting batteries
• Battery parallel emergency switch
• Custom sculptured cockpit carpet
• Pneumatic-assist transom door
• Bimini top, front & side curtains w/easy-mount zipper connectors
& extended aft cockpit enclosure in color-matched non-fading
Sunbrella® solution-dyed acrylic fabric with water-repellent SeaMark™
vinyl undercoating, or white polyester fabric w/double-coated resin
topside & water-resistant underside coating
• Cockpit cover in color-matched non-fading Sunbrella solution-dyed
acrylic fabric with water-repellent SeaMark vinyl undercoating, or white
polyester fabric w/double-coated resin topside & water-resistant under
side coating
31 PC ENGINE ROOM
• Twin engine installation
• Motorized hatch lift
• Courtesy lighting
• Fume detector
• Automatic fire extinguisher
• Thru-bolted engine mounts
• Three deep-cycle batteries w/battery retainers
• Disconnect switches for starting batteries
• Battery parallel emergency switch
• 60-amp battery charger
• Active & passive galvanic corrosion protection systems
• Low-noise rotary bilge blowers
• Automatic bilge pump
• Bilge high water alarm
• Bennett® hydraulic trim tabs
• Stainless steel props
31 PC CABIN
• Sliding/locking cabin door
• Custom sculptured carpet
• Forward double berth w/privacy curtain & drawer storage
• Cedar-lined forward hanging locker w/automatic light
• Curved Ultraleather™ sofa seating w/dual-height, high-gloss solid
wood tables & filler cushions
• Custom décor pillows & draperies
• Cabinetry in deep cherry or cherry high-gloss finish
• 120V & 12V electrical panels
• Sharp® 15? flatscreen LCD stereo TV/DVD w/dockside access cord
• Kenwood® AM/FM/CD stereo w/high power output & two 150W
6 1
⁄ 2? 2-way speakers
• One-year subscription to Sirius ™ Satellite Digital Broadcast
• Ultraleather aft cabin lounge/double berth
w/filler cushion & privacy enclosure
• Cedar-lined aft cabin hanging locker
w/automatic light
• Aft storage compartment
• Removable high-gloss, solid wood cocktail table
• Complete galley in deep cherry or cherry high-gloss finish w/
storage and hardwood dovetailed drawers, full Corian countertop,
polished stainless sink, concealed 2-burner electric stove w/safety
shut-off switch, concealed 120V/12V refrigerator, microwave oven
& concealed in-counter trash receptacle
• Fire extinguisher
• Demand water system
• 120V water heater w/heat exchanger
• Molded fiberglass private head compartment w/molded fiberglass
vanity, Corian counter, stainless sink, VacuFlush® unit w/holding
tank & dockside pumpout, shower and exhaust fan
• Carbon monoxide detector
31 AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
• Imron Flagship graphic w/full hullside color
• Custom quilted bedspread w/matching pillow shams
• Bed linens & towels
• Aft cabin remote control Zenith® 17? LCD widescreen
stereo TV/DVD
• Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo w/high power output & changer control,
3-D display, dash-mounted full-feature remote control & 10-disc
CD changer
• 12,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioner w/digital climate control
• 1500W/120V cabin heater
• Built-in WalVac® sweeper system w/
easy-access wall plate
• VacuFlush unit w/holding tank & Y-valve for
macerator discharge or dockside pumpout
• Gray water holding system
• Stainless steel bow docking lights
• Bow thruster
• Concealed quick-disconnect coiled-hose
freshwater anchor/transom washdown system
• VHF radio w/antenna
• Raymarine™ GPS navigational system
w/435 color chart plotter
• Raymarine GPS navigational system
w/C80 color chart plotter
• Raymarine GPS navigational system
w/24? dome-array radar & C80 color
radar display/chart plotter
• SmartCraft™ SC 5000 multi-system monitor
• Cockpit 120V ice maker or 12V refrigerator
• Closed-water cooling system
• Engine freshwater flush system
• 7.3 KW/120V Kohler® gas generator w/battery
• Non-fading Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic fabric storage cover

Review by Andy Adams in Canadian Yachting

Formula 31 PC

Express cruisers have certainly been the dominant design on the Canadian power cruising scene for a long time now. From the smallest sizes at about 26 feet up to 60 feet or more, the express cruiser layout continues to attract buyers.

It is a highly competitive market segment with a lot of excellent choices. Buyers have an almost bewildering array of options but a few of them really stand out from the pack.

Our test boat, the Formula 31PC is definitely one of those. Formula Marine was originally founded in 1962 by the now legendary Don Aronow, originator of the offshore ocean racer genre. Now owned for many years by the Porter family, Formula has always put the emphasis on high performance. Driving high speeds in offshore conditions is a very tough environment for a boat and the construction quality and rigging have to be done to very high standards to prevent things from coming apart.

So, you would expect that construction quality and rigging when you look at a Formula express cruiser. This boat is almost a hybrid; on the one hand it?s a family cruiser ? on the other hand, a high performance boat. Our test boat blasted through the waves at 5,000 rpm doing a blazing 51 mph!

It featured a pair of 496 HO MerCruiser stern drives making 425 hp each and running Bravo Three drives. This boat even had ?drive showers?. This spray of cool water on the drive units? upper gear cases keeps them cool during prolonged high speed runs. If you?re the kind of guy who enjoys the thrill of speed but you want to enjoy it with your family, Formula has this boat ?dialed in? just for you.

From a standing start, this 14,000-pound cruiser only needed 9.8 seconds to reach planing speed. An ideal cruising speed seemed to be a relaxed 3,200 rpm for the big block engines but that translates into 30.2 mph. At that rate, you can get from A to B quickly and probably at maximum fuel economy?if you can keep your hands off the throttle!

This is a driver?s boat with tilt steering, an angled foot rest, adjustable bolster seat with an offshore-style instrument layout Livorsi controls. These are usually seen only on offshore performance boats. They deliver a smooth action that makes is easy to synchronize the engines even in rough water and speed. Outward vision is excellent and the windshield gives enough protection so that you can sit down and look through or stand up to read the water at speed. The steering was very responsive and the 18° deadrise vee hull cut through a 3-foot chop with ease.

Dad may buy the Formula 31PC for the thrilling performance (or the amazing sapphire blue Imron paint job) but the rest of the family will think he got it so they would be comfortable.

A generous swim platform is a part of the design and includes a stainless steel boarding ladder under a cover as well as courtesy footlights for that quick dip before bedtime.

The L-shaped settee in the cockpit can handle up to seven people and has drained storage underneath. Snap out carpeting in grey was easy on the eyes and should be easy to clean as well. The entire aft bench comes up on an electric lift for excellent engine access and with a boat that?s this fast, you should check your fluid levels and your engine room?s general condition before you take that blast through the rough stuff.

Also in the cockpit is a refreshment center on the port side that includes a sink under a cover, storage area with a trash locker and an Isotherm refrigerator. Most owners will want to add a barbecue on the transom or swim platform ? that's the best place for it anyway. Also under the refreshment center are the battery switches and 12 volt access. It is a convenient hiding place as you come on board at the yacht club. Formula uses a composite material for the transom gate along with stainless steel caps and hardware.

To make sure that everyone stays well hydrated, Formula has included 13 drink holders.

On the bridge is a port side sun lounge seat that has an absolutely cavernous storage area underneath. This is easily big enough to store your barbecue and the seat has a recliner back for sun tanning.

The helm is impressive with burl walnut trim on the dash and steering wheel (although we found that a surprising match with the Livorsi controls). The dash features traditional analog instruments including tachometer with hour meter; some other special features include the Lewmar chain counter for the electric windlass, Raymarine E80 navigation system and also an autohelm. We?re not sure how we feel about the autohelm on a boat that goes 50 miles an hour! We think the Captain needs to be firmly in control of this boat at all times.

Other features include the Icom VHF radio, Bennett trim tabs with LED readouts and we were pleased to see lots of sturdy stainless steel grab rails and handholds carefully placed throughout.

The cabin is down three step; up the starboard side is a large settee with storage underneath the seats, overhead lockers and a glossy two-part dining table.

The test boat had a 23-inch LCD high definition television, air conditioning, stereo with iPod docking, curtains and attractive glossy finish woodwork in cherry.

A wise design move was to keep the forward vee area open but with a privacy curtain. Two drawers under the berth and a cedar-lined hanging locker are appreciated features. There is a very large mirrored forepeak that enhances the impression of spaciousness, opening potholes and an overhead escape hatch. The queen-size berth is irregularly shaped but it?s positioned to the port corner resulting in a larger berth and standing headroom on the open side. There are footlights again for nighttime.

Coming down the port side of the boat, we find the galley unit; our only comment here is that you specify the optional cherry wood grain cabin sole. Otherwise you get carpet. That makes a kitchen spill hard to clean up. We felt it was a top-of-class galley with a large, round polished stainless steel sink, microwave, overhead and undercounter lockers all with a unified look that makes it seem larger than it is. The 3 cu. ft. refrigerator is concealed behind a matching door which we like and the construction seemed particularly good with proper dovetailed drawers, Corian counter top, cutlery trays, fiddles on the shelves and more. We especially appreciated the stainless steel grab bar.

The enclosed head is also handled well with stainless steel sink, vanity, Vacuflush MSD and we really applaud including an exhaust fan.

With such a nice cabin in this 31-footer, we weren?t expecting much from the aft cabin. Well surprise! The aft cabin struck us as being really usable with a slide-out double berth, a separate 15-inch flat screen TV, attractive lighting, screened hatch and even a cedar-lined locker. Although it?s open to the rest of the cabin, a privacy curtain makes it comfortable for kids or another couple at night.

On top of everything else, you get exterior features like oversized cleats, radar arch, high quality canvas and a nice centre windshield walk-through to the forward deck. The 31-foot size is big enough for comfort yet small enough to get a transient berth at most marinas. Family boat?performance boat?all ?round ?er? The Formula 31PC can be what you want it to be. Isn?t it great to have choices!

Performance

Test boat engines: MerCruiser 496 Mag High Output, 425 hp each, 496 ci/8.1 L V8 with sequential multi-point fuel injection running Bravo Three drives, each with counter rotating prop sets

ENGINE (RPM) SPEED (MPH)

Idle 4.3

1,000 6.1

1,500 8.5

2,000 10.3

2,500 13.3

3,000 24.8

3,200 30.2*

3,500 35.0

4,000 38.5

4,500 46.1

5,000 (MAX) 50.6

*Cruising Speed

Speed testing by GARMIN

Specifications

Length LOA 33?1?/10.08 m

Beam 11?0?/3.35 m

Weight 14,100 lbs./6,396 kg

Fuel Capacity 180 gal./681 L

Water Capacity 50 gal./189 L

Holding Tank 40 gal./151 L

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.