Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 290 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 290 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 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 Sun Sport 2010 at 29,0 ft versus Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 290 Sun Sport 2010 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 888 lbs more than the Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 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 Sun Sport 2010 and Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 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 Sun Sport
Model292 FAS?Tech
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (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 - Meters8.84
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail29.0 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 - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GiC DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 5.0 MPI Bravo One
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
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters83.28
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal22
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6