Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 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 31 Cruiser 2010 measures 31,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 at 27,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 tips the scales at 5 685 lbs — 5 544 lbs more than the Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 at 141 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 31 Cruiser 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 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
Model271 FAS³Tech
Model31 Cruiser
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise24°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.5685
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet31.67
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail31.67 ft. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches380.04
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 496 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXiC DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee