Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FASTech 2007 vs Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FASTech 2007 vs Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 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 350 Sun Sport 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 271 FASTech 2007 at 27,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 271 FASTech 2007 tips the scales at 5 685 lbs — 4 390 lbs more than the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 at 1 295 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 350 Sun Sport 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 271 FASTech 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 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 FASTech 2007 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 FAS?Tech
Model350 Sun Sport
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches129
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - Detail12,950 lbs. (5,874 kg)
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - kg5874.02
Weight - lbs.5685
Weight - lbs.1295
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Meters10.67
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m)
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches42
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 496 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 377 MAG/MX 6.2 MPI Bravo Three
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal37