Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2005 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 48 Yacht 2005 measures 51,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 24,0 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 — 2 110 lbs more than the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 at 3 575 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 48 Yacht 2005 is rated for 15 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 48 Yacht 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 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
Model48 Yacht
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise24°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) W/Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.5685
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Meters15.54
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet51
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m) Less Bow Platform: 48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches612
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 496 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 660 Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (378 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal75