Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 measures 33,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 at 29,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 tips the scales at 1 095 lbs — 1 088 lbs less 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 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
Model292 FAS?Tech
Model330 Sun Sport
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches122
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - Detail10,950 lbs. (4,967 kg)
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - kg4966.83
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.1095
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Meters1
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10 m)
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches35
Length overall - Inches396
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 5.0 MPI Bravo One
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass