Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FASTech 2008 vs Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FASTech 2008 vs Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 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 382 FASTech 2009 tops out at 350 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 382 FASTech 2009 carries 176 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 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 Boats 382 FASTech 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 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
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 - Feet38
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches456
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 - Liters666.23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal176
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 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