Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 290 FX4 BR 2013 vs Formula 292 FASTECH 2010 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2013 and the Formula 292 FASTECH 2010 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 290 FX4 BR 2013 at 29,0 ft versus Formula 292 FASTECH 2010 at 29,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2013 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 888 lbs more than the Formula 292 FASTECH 2010 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 FX4 BR 2013 and Formula 292 FASTECH 2010 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 FX4 BR
Model292 FAS?TECH
Model Year2013
Model Year201
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 - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Deadrise22³
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 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 - Feet29.17
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.84 m)
Length overall - Detail29.17 ft. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches350.04
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.89
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal. (416 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCrusier? Twin 350 MAG EC Bravo One
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Water capacity21 gal. (79 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6