Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 271 FASTech 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 271 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 at 29,0 ft versus Formula 271 FASTech 2007 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 9 500 lbs - 3 815 lbs more than the Formula 271 FASTech 2007 at 5 685 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.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 and Formula 271 FASTech 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model27 Cruiser
Model271 FAS?Tech
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - lbs.9500
Weight - lbs.5685
Length - Meters8.97
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m) Less Bow Platform: 28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches325
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass