Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 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 353 FASTECH 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 at 29,0 feet (2006). At 95 lbs and 95 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model27 Cruiser
Model353 FAS?Tech
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
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: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters8.97
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m) Less Bow Platform: 28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches423
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail149 gal. (564 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters564.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal149
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee