Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FASTech 2008 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FASTech 2008 vs Formula 45 Yacht 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 45 Yacht 2006 measures 48,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 21,0 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 271 FASTech 2008 tips the scales at 5 685 lbs — 5 360 lbs more than the Formula 45 Yacht 2006 at 325 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 45 Yacht 2006 is rated for 14 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 45 Yacht 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,0 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
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) Light Load w/ Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) Light Load w/ Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters4.7
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches185
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - Detail32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.5685
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Meters14.68
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet48
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail48 ft. 1 in. (14.68 m) Less Bow Platform: 45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters14.66
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches577
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 standardCummins Twin QSC 54
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 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