Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 280 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 280 Bowrider 2006 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 280 Bowrider 2006 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 120 gallons in the Formula 280 Bowrider 2006. 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 280 Bowrider 2006 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 280 Bowrider 2006 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
Model280 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches110
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.75 ft
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3311.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7300
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet38
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 - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches456
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters666.23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal120
Fuel tank capacity - Gal176
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - DetailSingle: 26 gal. (98 l) Twin: 2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters9.84
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower