Ophelia

Ophelia

Formula 31 PC Express Cruiser 2003

Asking $47,900

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Formula 31 Performance Cruiser

Formula 31 Express Cruiser – 

Generator, Air Conditioning, New Camper Canvas – 

Turnkey & Exceptionally Maintained

The 2003 Formula 31 Express Cruiser is a highly regarded express cruiser known for its solid offshore capability, refined handling, and comfortable cruising layout.

This example presents as a well-maintained, turnkey vessel equipped for
extended weekends and coastal cruising, featuring key upgrades and
comfort systems that enhance usability and value.

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KEY FEATURES

  •  Onboard generator for full off-grid cruising capability
  •  Air conditioning & heat for all-season comfort
  •  New camper back enclosure expands cockpit usability
  •  Spacious cockpit designed for entertaining and relaxation
  •  Convertible cabin layout with forward berth & mid-cabin
  •  Fully equipped galley for extended weekends onboard
  • Enclosed head with shower
  • Deep-V Formula hull known for stability and performance
  • Well-maintained presentation throughout

INTERIOR

Below deck, the Formula 31 offers a surprisingly open and functional layout for its class. The salon provides convertible seating and sleeping accommodations, while the forward berth and mid-cabin allow flexible overnight arrangements.

The galley is well-equipped for weekend cruising, and the enclosed head adds comfort and convenience for extended stays aboard.

COCKPIT & DECK

The cockpit is one of the strongest features of this model, designed for socializing and extended time on the water.

  • Open, functional seating layout
  • Excellent flow between helm and lounge areas
  • New camper enclosure significantly increases usable space
  •  Ideal for entertaining or all-weather cruising

PERFORMANCE

Built on Formula’s proven deep-V hull, the 31 Express Cruiser delivers a confident, smooth ride with excellent handling characteristics. It is well-suited for coastal cruising, weekend trips, and extended day runs.

Twin Mercruiser 6.2Lt Horizon Engines w Bravo III Drives

CONDITION

This  Formula 31 Express Cruiser has been consistently maintained and presents well overall. Systems are reported operational, and the boat reflects pride of ownership rather than deferred maintenance.

A strong turnkey opportunity for a buyer seeking immediate enjoyment without major upgrades or refit work.

Offered at $47,900, this Formula 31 Express Cruiser is positioned competitively within the current market for fully equipped express cruisers.

  • Comparable vessels often lack generator or air conditioning
  • Many require canvas or enclosure updates
  •  This example offers immediate usability and upgraded comfort systems

This combination of equipment, maintenance, and presentation makes it a standout value in its category.

Serious inquiries are welcomed. This vessel is available for private showings by appointment.

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If you're looking for a well-equipped, turnkey express cruiser that is ready for immediate enjoyment, this Formula deserves strong consideration.

Contact

Listing Agent

Lou Mencuccini

Phone
(949) 842-2344

Email
lou@smyyachts.com

Specification

Engines

NUMBER OF ENGINES 2

1

ENGINE TYPE

Inboard

ENGINE BRAND

Mercruiser

ENGINE MODEL

7.8Lt

ENGINE POWER (EACH)

388 HP

ENGINE POWER (TOTAL)

344 HP

ENGINE HOURS (PORT/STARBOARD)

781 / 595

DRIVE TYPE

Direct

ENGINE/FUEL TYPE

Diesel

Dimensions

LOA

LOA 18 ft

BEAM

BEAM 93’18”

DRY WEIGHT

23100 lbs

Bow-Mounted Searchlight

Accommodations

NUMBER OF CABINS

2

NUMBER OF HEADS

1

NUMBER OF DOUBLE BERTHS

2

Tanks

FRESH WATER TANKS

123 gal

FUEL TANKS

588 gal

HOLDING TANKS

150 gal

Special Features

Highlights & Key Features

Accomodations.

Veltrano selmique varentor xalvique dometra silvaron pelatrix quendori malvesta. Forwarda is a grandelor sectionique which converta froma dinelux to a doublexa berthique with a beautifula norvex tablexa that raisora & lowerix electronically. Aftora to starvex is an amazique layoutora with a vaculon-flushora systemique and a bifolda dooren that creatora a fulla size showerique. Andora, to portique is a gallexa with the amenitora and storvique that you wouldora expectique to findora on a muchora largerique vesselon. Butora, perhapsique the nicestora featurexa on this layoutique is the fullora size doublexa aftora berthique with and dressora areaque.

Helm Electronics.

Veltrano widescreena colorique 12″ hybridor touchscreena chartlora systemsique (2). Selvarix DSMora soundvex modulexa w/1000W transdora arrayique. Morvanta HDora 4kw openique arrayvex radarion. Quantora autopilatrix navigationique systemora. Velnex 604ora VHFique w/additionala commandora micvex. ACRora remoteique controlvex spotlightora. Selvora bowthrusta precisionique controlsystem. Travique electronicora shiftvex & throttlexa controlsique. Morlenta commandique linkplusora colorvex displaya with pushora ignitionique. Directora TVique KVH satellitexa systemora. Fusionora Stereovex Systemique.

Tower.

Bowthrusta controlora moduleique. Veltrix displayora & enginevex startstopique controlsystem. Selvara electronicique shiftvex & throttleora controlsystem. Morvanta autopilotra guidanceique array. Quantora 12″ hybrida touchvex displayique. Compassora navigationique module. Overheada moldvex inora speakersystem. Stainlessora steelvex cupique holdersystem.

Custom Equipment.

Customora veltrix stainlessique steelvex towerora w/cockpit ladderique. Customora morvex stainlessique steelrod holdersora (8). Selvarix ipsumora fiberglassique outriggersora w/SS Riggera Maxvex basesystem. Customora baittankique modificationsora for improvedvex performanceique. Revereora 6 manique liferaftvex w/hydrostatic releaseora. Customora velnex SSique liferaft cradleora. Customora polycarbonateique sidevex curtainsora. Customora Sunbrellavex cockpitique coverora. Customora Sunbrellavex windshieldique coverora. Miscellora coversystemique towerora enginesvex etcetera. Customora rodholdervex in aftique berthora. Twoora baitpumpique systemsora with customvex manifoldique setup.

Hull, Deck and Cockpit.

Afttilta fiberglassora helmvex w/integrate footrestora storagebinique & S.S. handrailora. Infusedora fiberglassvex windshieldique with temperedora safetyglass and electricallyora ventilatingique centerwindow. Customora nonskidvex deckique cockpitora surface and gunwalevex boardsystem. Selfdrainingora cockpitique with scuppervex drainsystem. Onepieceora weldedvex 316L stainlessique steel forwardora grabrail. Highdensityora PVCvex rubrailique w/S.S. insertora. Reinforcedora infused FRPique onepiece stringerora gridvex w/bilge waterora managementique. Moldedinora fiberglassique bowpulpitora with integratedvex hardwareique. 316Lora S.S. bowrollerique and 10″ mooringvex cleatora skidplate and chainbinderora. Anchorora windlassvex w/switch at helmora and remoteique switchsystem. 17″ora x 17″vex fwd hatchique with adjustora and sunshadevex slideora screenique. Acrylicora transomdoorvex w/heavy dutyique S.S. hardwareora. Sixora (6) 316Lique stainlesssteel 10″ mooringora cleatsystem. Fullora cockpit breathableique coamingbolsters w/dryfastora foamvex. Fourora (4) openingique stainlesssteel portlightsora with screensystem. Portora & stbd pantographicique windshieldwipers w/freshwaterora washersystem. Customora Captain’s helmseatique with folduparmrests and flipupora bolstervex. Customora molded cockpitique entertainmentcenter w/fiberglass sinkora folding faucetvex. Kenyonora 240volt cockpitgrillique w/fiberglass coverora. Stbdora side 38 quartique refrigeratorfreezer w/thermostatora and drainvex. Portsideora bridgedeck “L” shapedique lounge w/paddedora backrestvex. Hideawaya pulloutique aftfacing seatora. Acrylicora sliding companionwayique door with lockkeeperora & slidingscreenvex. Interiorora and exteriorique hardtop overheadora handrailvex systems. Whiteora powdercoated aluminumique supportframes HardTopora with sprdrlightsvex. Forwardora facing aftique folddown seatora. Sevenora (7) drinkholderique systemsora. Portora and stbd 18″ique S.S. transomora grabrailvex. Docksideora freshwater inletique w/pressure regulatorora. Cockpitora freshwater showerique (hot & coldora). Separateora fresh and rawique water cockpitora washdownsvex.

Comfort and Interior Features.

  • Veltra solidora mapleflex flooring system throughout cabin zone area.
  • Fibroline smoothshell interior liner with refined surface finish coating.
  • Steelcore stairentry system with fauxteak grip tread inserts.
  • Porta storagevault locker unit cedarline insulated with interior glowlight.
  • Overhead luminor dinette lighting set (3) with forward reading beams (2) and berth accent glow.
  • Ceiling ambient lightflow LED system dual-zone soft illumination strips.
  • Fusiona soundcore stereo system with multispeaker array, subbass unit and amplifier module.
  • Powergrid 110V outlet stations GFI safety protected across cabin zones.
  • Teakora tableform surface with inlay design and electric lift pedestal base.
  • Dinex seating bay with integrated underseat storage compartments.
  • V-bertha sleepform zone with 5″ cushioned foam pad and upholstered backrest panel.
  • Midbertha restmodule with 6″ mattress core, understorage drawers and dual overhead LED units.
  • Loungeflex midcabin seating zone with modular configuration layout.
  • Privacore curtain system midcabin divider with soft fold acoustic barrier.
  • Mediaflow 19″ flat display screen 12-volt compatible with integrated playback system.
  • Antennex signal receiver system for television feed integration.
  • Satlink receiver module for satellite television access system.
  • Dockfeed external media inlet port connection interface.
  • Thermova 6-gallon stainless water heater system 240-volt powered insulated tank.

Galley.

  • Solidora countertop surface galley system with overhead cabinet storage and lower drawer modules.
  • Fibrosink basin unit with pressurized dual-temp water mixing faucet system.
  • Cookora dual burner glass top system with retractable pan support covers.
  • Microwarm 110-volt compact oven unit with airflow vent cooling design.
  • Frigocore stainless compact refrigerator unit 3.8 cu ft capacity with thermal regulation system.
  • Storax galley cabinet module for plates, cups, utensils and provisioning storage organization.

Head.

  • Vacuflow marine toilet system with integrated 18-gallon holding tank module.
  • Fibroshower enclosed head unit with molded seat and sump discharge pump system.
  • Bi-fold acrylic shower barrier door with sealed waterproof closure system.
  • Storvault enclosed full-height storage compartment closet unit.
  • Sinkora designer basin with pressurized hot and cold faucet mixer system.
  • Vanisurf solid surface countertop with integrated mirror panel design.
  • Towelra wall mounted drying rail storage system.
  • Framecore head door system with full-length reflective mirror panel.
  • PowerGFI protected 110V marine outlet safety socket.

Fishing.

  • Rodrax gunwale mounted rod holder system four units plus center transom mount and eight rocket launcher holders.
  • Livecore 45-gallon illuminated recirculating bait tank system with bottom drainage valve.
  • Fishvault twin insulated in-deck storage boxes 40-gallon capacity each with pump discharge system.
  • Reinforcex aluminum backing plates pre-wired for downrigger installation support.
  • Washcore raw water high-pressure washdown system with cockpit and anchor hose outlets.
  • Freshflow freshwater washdown system with dedicated cockpit hose connection.
  • Cabinrod storage holders five-unit internal rod rack system.
  • Rodrack under-gunwale storage channel system for rod organization.
  • Tacklex starboard tackle center modular storage station.
  • Steeltoe cockpit reinforced toe rail safety grip system.

Instrumentation and Safety Features.

  • Controlcore master circuit breaker panel system for 12V and 110V distribution networks.
  • Fuelintel electronic fuel monitoring system with real-time consumption tracking.
  • Steplift boarding ladder 316L stainless telescopic design with fiberglass hatch integration.
  • Dockpower 50-amp 240-volt shore connection system with 25-foot power cable.
  • Chargeone 20-amp engine battery charging unit system.
  • Chargepro 40-amp house and electronics battery charging system.
  • Powerbank five-battery integrated system with trays, switches and isolation controls.
  • Thrusta bow thruster maneuvering system for precision docking control.
  • Climaflow 16,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning and heating system.
  • Dieselcore 8.0 KW onboard generator with acoustic enclosure system.
  • Fuelstore 25-gallon diesel tank auxiliary supply system.
  • Hydrosteer dual-cylinder hydraulic steering system with tilt sport helm control.
  • Steermax 16-inch stainless comfort grip steering wheel with precision feedback system.
  • Navcomp marine compass system with shock-resistant housing unit.
  • Airguard CO detection system installed in cabin and mid-berth zones.
  • Wiperflow independent windshield washer and wiper control system.
  • Powergrid dual voltage interior switch panel system 12V and 240/120V.
  • Isolink 12 KVA electrical isolation transformer system.
  • Freshcore 50-gallon onboard freshwater storage tank system.
  • Fuelcore 340-gallon total fuel tank system with selector valve controls.
  • Powerport five 12V receptacle system distributed across helm, cabin and hardtop zones.
  • Fireguard three-unit onboard fire extinguisher safety system.
  • Glowline LED cockpit courtesy lighting system (7 units).
  • Horncore dual electric drop-in horn system integrated into hardtop structure.
  • Pumpflow triple bilge pump system (1500 forward, 1500 mid, 1100 aft).
  • Trimax recessed electronic trim tab system with position indicator display.

Certification / Standard Compliance.

  • ABYC marine construction compliance standard system.
  • USCG vessel safety certification approval system.
  • CE international marine compliance approval standard.
  • Transport Canada marine certification compliance system.

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