Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 280 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 292 FASTECH 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 280 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 292 FASTECH 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Formula 280 Bowrider 2006 at 28,0 ft versus Formula 292 FASTECH 2013 at 29,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 280 Bowrider 2006 tips the scales at 7 300 lbs - 300 lbs more than the Formula 292 FASTECH 2013 at 7 000 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.
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 280 Bowrider 2006 and Formula 292 FASTECH 2013 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
Model280 Bowrider
Model292 FAS?TECH
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches110
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - DetailSingle: 6,100 lbs. (2,767 kg) Twin: 7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - kg3311.22
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - lbs.7300
Weight - lbs.7000
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet29.17
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches350
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal120
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailSingle: 26 gal. (98 l) Twin: 2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee