Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 vs Formula 353 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 measures 35,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 8,0 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 — 5 590 lbs more than the Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 at 95 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 353 FASTECH 2007 is rated for 10 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 353 FASTECH 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 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 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
Model353 FAS?Tech
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise24°
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.5685
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches423
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 496 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail149 gal. (564 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters564.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal149
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass