Research Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Boat

~ Created from the mind of John Adams, Thunderbird's exclusive designer, the 40 Performance Cruiser exemplifies exquisite taste along its every curve. The 40 PC features a multitude of stowage areas and a generous cockpit for captain and crew. The spacious cabin has up to 6' 9" of headroom and is complete with comfortable appointments for the entire crew to enjoy.
Draft: 3 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 12 ft. 8 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 250
Standard features:
Key Features

Transferable 5-year Formula Guard Limited Protection Plan
Bow thruster
Electric windlass
Concealed anchor davit
Two Dri-Fast® foam deck sunpads
Radar arch w/mast light
Raymarine™ Tridata
Twin command seating w/dual-position helm
Aft U-shaped lounge seating
Molded fiberglass wetbar
Private forward stateroom
15" LCD TV/DVD
Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo w/high power output
Ultraleather aft cabin lounge


Exterior Features

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
Bow thruster
Integrated bow platform
Electric windlass w/chain counter, 200' chain & polished stainless steel anchor
Concealed anchor davit w/fiberglass chain locker
Remote-control halogen searchlight
Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless steel welded rails
Stainless steel fuel fills w/integral vents
Three forward Bomar cabin venting hatches w/integrated OceanAir rollout SKYscreens & privacy shades
Six polished stainless steel port lights w/screens
Nonskid deck center walkway & walk-around
Two Dri-Fast® foam deck sun pads w/316L stainless steel rails
Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield w/center walk-thru and polished stainless steel frame
Windshield wipers
Radar arch w/mast light
Polished air horn
Fiberglass swim platform w/concealed 316L 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/galvanic isolator & monitor, two 30-amp cords
Polished stainless steel shorepower & cable TV & telephone hookups, & polished chromed city water inlet


Cockpit Features

Continuous molded fiberglass 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
Rudder indicator
Trim tab indicators
Ritchie® compass
Raymarine™ Tridata depth/speed/water temperature display
Teleflex® shift & throttle controls
Power hydraulic steering w/Dino™ genuine mahogany tilt steering wheel
Auxiliary 12V outlet
Bennett trim tab switches & indicators
Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches w/E-T-A® circuit breakers
Dash-mounted full-feature stereo remote control
Two 300W 6"x9" 3-way marine-grade speakers & four 100W 6 1/2" 2-way marine-grade speakers w/920W amplification & 200W subwoofer
iPod™/MP3 port
Fourteen polished stainless steel drink holders
Cockpit/swim platform courtesy lights w/hand-held remote control
Integral 316L stainless steel 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 w/center storage compartment
Port lounge w/fiberglass-lined storage
Aft U-shaped lounge seating w/fiberglass-lined storage, two dual-height tables & sun pad inserts
Two custom Sunbrella® cockpit pillows
Molded fiberglass wetbar w/integrated sink, Corian® countertop, trash receptacle, 316L stainless steel safety rail & 120V GFCI outlet
Fire extinguisher
Disconnect switch for auxiliary 12V power
Custom patterned 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® acrylic fabric w/SeaMark™ vinyl undercoating
Cockpit cover in color-matched non-fading Sunbrella® acrylic fabric w/SeaMark™ vinyl undercoating


Cabin Features

Sliding/locking cabin door
Custom patterned carpet
Private forward stateroom w/double high-gloss deep cherry finish doors, centerline bed/and stowage below
Custom quilted bedspread w/matching pillow shams
Bed linens & towels
Forward cabin 15" LCD TV/DVD 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 solid wood dining table, filler cushion & two Ultraleather pedestal dining stools
Custom décor pillows & draperies
Cabinetry in deep cherry high-gloss finish
16,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioner w/digital climate control
Phone w/cord
120V & 12V electrical panels
20" LCD stereo TV/DVD in main salon w/dockside access cord
Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo w/high power output, changer control, multi 10-disc CD changer, 8" subwoofer, dash-mounted full-feature remote control & iPod docking station
Six-month subscription to Sirius™ Satellite digital broadcast
Stereo volume control
Two 300W 6"x 9" 3-way speakers & two 100W 6 1/2" 2-way speakers w/920W amplification
Ultraleather aft cabin lounge/double berth w/filler cushions & privacy enclosure
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 deep cherry high-gloss finish w/storage and hardwood dovetailed drawers, full Corian countertop, polished stainless steel sink, concealed 2-burner electric stove w/safety shut-off switch, 120V/12V refrigerator/freezer w/matching front panels, polished stainles steel microwave oven, coffee maker & concealed in-counter trash receptacle
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 fiberglass private head compartment w/molded fiberglass vanity w/lower doors in deep cherry high-gloss 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, Corian seat & exhaust fan
Cabin bilge pump w/high water alarm
Two carbon monoxide detectors


Engine Features

Twin engine installation
Motorized hatch lift
Integrated quick-access engine hatch
Courtesy lighting
Fume detector
Automatic fire extinguisher
Thru-bolted engine mounts
Engine raw water strainers/seacocks
Eco Sound EPS 1000™ exhaust system
Three marine batteries w/battery retainers
Disconnect switches for starting batteries
Battery parallel emergency switch
80-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
Bronze rudders & struts
7.3 KW/120V Kohler® gas generator w/battery or 7.6 KW/120V Westerbeke™ diesel generator w/sound shield & battery
1 3/4" stainless steel Aquamet® 19 propeller shafts
4-blade nibral props

Compass; Stove; Stereo; Bimini top; Shore power; Fridge; Shower; Swim platform;