Description

The Formula 34 PC was Formula's mid-size performance cruiser through the early 2000s — a 34-foot express-style cruiser built around twin big-block gas inboards with a full mid-cabin layout. This 2004 example is a freshwater Lake Erie boat that has been serviced exclusively by a Formula dealer for its entire life.

Twin Mercruiser 496 Magnum inboards (8.1L) provide the power, with a Vetus bow thruster and Kohler generator on board. One of the engines was recently replaced by the Formula dealer with warranty and shows approximately 30 hours; the other engine is the original at approximately 400 hours per the seller. The boat is currently docked in Cleveland, and the seller has indicated dock space may be available to negotiate for the 2026 season.

Recent Updates

Bottom paint refreshed
Audio system upgraded
New camper top
New storage cover
One Mercruiser 496 Magnum replaced by Formula dealer with warranty (~30 hours)

Why This Boat

The Formula 34 PC has held its value because Formula built it to a higher standard than most production boats of the era — laminate quality, fit and finish, and a hull designed for offshore-style cruising on the Great Lakes. Twin 496 Magnums give you 8.1 liters of big-block torque per side, which is meaningful when you're moving a 34-footer through Lake Erie chop. A bow thruster on a boat this size makes solo docking and tight slips a non-event. The single biggest variable on a 21-year-old gas cruiser is engine condition — and on this one, half of that risk has already been retired by a recent dealer-installed replacement under warranty. Combined with a documented dealer service history and consistent freshwater use, this is a strong fit for a Lake Erie buyer who wants performance cruiser layout without the maintenance unknowns of a neglected example.

Condition & Next Steps

Always freshwater. Serviced exclusively by a Formula dealer. One engine recently replaced by the dealer with warranty; the other is original at approximately 400 hours per the seller. Bottom recently repainted, audio upgraded, new camper top and storage cover added since the photos. The current owner's purchase survey is available to serious buyers.