Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FASTech 2008 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FASTech 2008 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 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.
The Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 tops out at 257 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 271 FASTech 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 carries 113 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Formula 271 FASTech 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 271 FASTech 2008 and Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model271 FAS?Tech
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5685
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 496 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower257 hp
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters9.84
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower