40 Formula 2008 Boat for Sale

Pura Vida

ASKING PRICE: $169,900 Watch Price

Palmetto, FL

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Pura Vida Boat | 40' Formula 2008

2008 Formula 40 Performance Cruiser — “Pura Vida”

“Pura Vida” is a stylish and capable Formula 40 Performance Cruiser that blends offshore performance with upscale cruising comfort. Her luxurious cherry-finished interior, spacious two-stateroom layout, and well-appointed salon make her equally suited for weekend getaways or extended cruising.

Powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS-500 diesel pod drives with approximately 925 hours, she offers efficient performance and easy maneuverability. Highlights include Raymarine Axiom electronics, Quantum 2 Doppler radar, 7.6kW Westerbeke generator, and a hydraulic swim platform/PWC lift.

Highlights:

Twin Volvo Penta IPS-500 Diesels — 370 HP Each
925 Engine Hours
7.6kW Westerbeke Diesel Generator — 610 Hours
Raymarine Axiom Plus 12 & Axiom 7 Electronics
Quantum 2 Doppler Radar & ST6002 Autopilot
Hydraulic Swim Platform / PWC Lift
Two-Stateroom Interior with Private Head & Separate Shower
High-Gloss Deep Cherry Cabinetry
FCI MaxQ Watermaker
Magnum Inverter
Spacious Cockpit with Wet Bar & Multiple Seating Areas
Electric Windlass & Bow Sun Pads

“Pura Vida” offers an impressive combination of Formula craftsmanship, IPS performance, luxury accommodations, and entertaining space in a highly desirable express cruiser package.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by American Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.

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Pura Vida HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 40' Formula 2008
Location: Palmetto, FL
Engines: 2 x 370.00hp
Last Updated: Oct 9, 2026
Asking Price: $169,900
Max Draft: 3' 0''

Pura Vida additional information

Specifications

Beam: 12' 0''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 3' 0''
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1

Accommodations

Sliding/locking cabin door
Cherry woodgrain-finish entry steps
American Cherry woodgrain-finish flooring

Salon

Curved Ultraleather sofa seating
Dual-height High-gloss solid 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
120V & 12V electrical panels
32˝ LCD HDTV/DVD combo in main salon w/dockside access cord
Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo w/high power output, changer control, 10-disc CD changer, 8˝ subwoofer, dash-mounted full-feature remote control & iPod docking station
Stereo volume control
Four 150W 6 1⁄2˝ 3-way speakers w/1,360W amplification
In-floor storage compartments
Fire extinguisher
Cabin bilge pump w/high water alarm
Two carbon monoxide detectors

Galley

High-gloss Deep Cherry 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 stainless steel microwave oven
Coffee maker
Concealed in-counter trash container
Demand water system w/one-point water fill for freshwater tank and/or city water
Water level gauge
120V water heater w/heat exchanger

Forward Stateroom

Double high-gloss Deep Cherry finish doors
Centerline bed w/Sensus memory foam mattress
Stowage below
Custom quilted bedspread w/matching pillow shams
Bed linens & towels
15˝ LCD HDTV/DVD combo w/dockside access cord
Individual reading lights
Two wardrobe lockers w/automatic lights (port side includes two hardwood dovetailed drawers)

Aft Cabin

Ultraleather aft cabin lounge/double berth w/filler cushions
Privacy enclosure
Removable high-gloss, Deep Cherry wood cocktail table
Cedar-lined Wardrobe locker w/automatic light
Built-in WalVac sweeper system w/easy-access wall plate

Head

Molded private head compartment
Molded vanity w/lower doors in high-gloss Deep Cherry finish
Corian counter
Polished stainless steel sink w/swivel faucet
Flush and Forget VacuFlush head unit w/holding tank & dockside pumpout
Separate stall shower w/hinged curved acrylic door
Corian seat & exhaust fan

Electronics And Helm Details

Raymarine AXIOM Plus 12 RV GPS/Chart/Depth/Radar/Engine Info
Raymarine AXIOM 7 DV GPS/Chart/Engine info
Rayamarine Quantum 2 Doppler Dome Radar
Raymarine ST6002 Auto Pilot
Icom IC-M422 Marine VHF Radio
ACR Spotlight Control
Burl wood-finish dash panels
Volvo Rudder indicator
Volvo Port and Starboard Fuel Tank Gauges
Compass
Volvo Electronic shift & throttle controls
Power hydraulic steering w/Dino genuine mahogany tilt steering wheel
Volvo trim tab switches & indicator
Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches w/E-T-A circuit breakers
Auxiliary 12V outlet
Dash-mounted full-feature stereo remote control
Twin command seating w/dual-position helm & companion seats w/center storage compartment

Electrical

7.6 KW Westerbeke Diesel generator w/sound shield & battery, 610hrs
Magnum Energy Inverter System
Three marine batteries w/battery retainers
Disconnect switches for starting batteries
Battery parallel emergency switch
Victron Energy Centaur 12v 60amp Batter Charger
Active & passive galvanic corrosion protection systems
120V shorepower w/galvanic isolator & monitor & two 30-amp cords
Polished stainless steel shorepower & cable TV & telephone hookups, & chromed city water inlet

Deck

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
Six polished stainless steel steel port lights w/screens

Cockpit and Helm Area

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
Continuous molded deck & cockpit liner
Molded in-dash forward deck access steps w/316L stainless steel handrail
Eight 150W 6 1⁄2˝ marine-grade speakers w/1,360W amplification & 200W subwoofer w/polished stainless steel grilles & separate tweeters
Fourteen polished stainless steel drink holders
Integral 316L stainless steel safety rails
Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring Pre-Fixx coating, DriFast foam & StarLite XL synthetic marine panel construction
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 wetbar w/integrated sink, Corian countertop, trash container, 316L stainless steel safety rail & 120V GFCI outlet
Fire extinguisher
Disconnect switch for auxiliary 12V power
Pneumatic-assist transom door
Bimini top, front & 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

Swim Platform

Stainless steel fuel fills w/integral vents
Fiberglass swim platform w/concealed 316L stainless steel swim ladder & pull-up cleats
Transom shower w/hot & cold controls
Molded transom trunk w/pneumatic lifts, fender rack & four fenders, line storage & storage for cocktail tables & cushions

Bow Deck

Integrated bow platform
Electric windlass w/chain counter, 200’ chain & polished stainless steel anchor
Concealed anchor davit w/fiberglass chain locker
Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless steel welded rails
Three forward polished Bomar cabin venting hatches w/integrated OceanAir rollout SKY screens & privacy shades
Nonskid deck center walkway & walk-around
Two DriFast foam deck sun pads w/adjustable backrests & 316L stainless steel rails

Engine Room

FCI MaxQ Watermaker
Motorized hatch lift
Integrated quick-access engine hatch
Reverso Oil Change System
Courtesy lighting
Automatic fire extinguisher
Thru-bolted engine mounts
Engine raw water strainers/seacocks
Low-noise rotary bilge blowers
Automatic bilge pump
Bilge high water alarm
Volvo Trim Tab System

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.