Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 and the Formula 353 FASTECH 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 353 FASTECH 2009 measures 35,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 at 28,0 feet (2008). 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 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH 2009 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 Performance Cruiser 2008 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 Performance Cruiser
Model353 FAS?TECH
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
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 - Detail5 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. (0.91 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 - Meters8.59
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? twin 496 MAG Bravo 1
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
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
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 - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6