Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 vs Formula Boats Power Cruiser 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 vs Formula Boats Power Cruiser 2004 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 Power Cruiser 2004 tops out at 496 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats Power Cruiser 2004 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 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 Power Cruiser 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats Power Cruiser 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 292 FASTECH 2005 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
Model292 FAS?Tech
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches35
Length overall - Inches444
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 5.0 MPI Bravo One
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower496 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower