Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 290 Bowrider 2012 vs Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 290 Bowrider 2012 vs Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 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 290 Bowrider 2012 at 29,0 ft versus Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 290 Bowrider 2012 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 888 lbs more than the Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 at 7 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 290 Bowrider 2012 and Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 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
Model290 Bowrider
Model292 FAS?Tech
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Deadrise22°
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail8,950 lbs. (4,060 kg)
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - kg4059.65
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - lbs.895
Weight - lbs.7
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail29 ft. (8.84 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 8.2 MAG EC Bravo Three X
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 5.0 MPI Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail22.5 gal. (85 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal22.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)