Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 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 292 FASTech 2003 tops out at 257 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2012 carries 122 gallons versus 113 gallons in the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 FX4 BR 2012 and Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model290 FX4 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22³
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail8,950 lbs. (4,060 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4059.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.895
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.84 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail122 gal. (462 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters461.82
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal122
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower257 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity21 gal. (79 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Detail22.5 gal. (85 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters9.84
Holding tank capacity - Gal22.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower