Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 382 FASTech 2007 measures 38,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 at 26,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 382 FASTech 2007 tips the scales at 1 045 lbs — 987 lbs less than the Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 at 58 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 382 FASTech 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 382 FASTech 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 382 FASTech 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model260 Bowrider
Model382 FAS?Tech
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail10,450 lbs. (4,740 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg4740.04
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.1045
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters11.63
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet38
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 11 in. (8.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches458
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG High Output Bravo One X
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail195 gal. (738 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters738.15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal195
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass