Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FASTech 2008 vs Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FASTech 2008 vs Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 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 37 Cruiser 2006 measures 38,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 271 FASTech 2008 at 27,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 17 605 lbs — 11 920 lbs less than the Formula 271 FASTech 2008 at 5 685 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 37 Cruiser 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 271 FASTech 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 37 Cruiser 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 271 FASTech 2008 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
Model37 Cruiser
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m) Light Load w/ Radar & Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters4.37
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches172
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Diesel: 17,300 lbs. (7,847 kg) w/ Hardtop - Gas: 16,805 (7,623 kg) w/ Hardtop - Diesel: 17,605 lbs. (7,985 kg)
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - kg7985.49
Weight - lbs.5685
Weight - lbs.17605
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Meters11.71
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m) Less Bow Platform: 37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches461
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 standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal57