Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 boat specs
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Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010
2010
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Formula 353 FASTECH  2006 boat specs
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Formula 353 FASTECH 2006
2006
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Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 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 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 at 27,0 feet (2010). At 62 lbs and 91 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 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 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 270 Sun Sport 2010 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model270 Sun Sport
Model353 FAS?Tech
Model Year201
Model Year2006
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 - Detail5 ft. (2.52 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg4127.69
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.91
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches423
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24℃
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GiC DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail154 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 4 ft. 2.5 in. (1.28 m)
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (49 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5

Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 or the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006?
The Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 is the longer of the two at 35,0 feet overall. The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 comes in at 27,0 feet, making it roughly 8,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 or the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006?
For trailering, the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 has the edge at 62 lbs dry weight versus 91 lbs for the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 measures 102" wide, compared to 99" for the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 or the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006?
The Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 has the bigger tank at 154 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010. That 153-gallon difference translates to roughly 459–765 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 and Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 and the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.