Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 vs Formula 37 Cruiser 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 292 FASTECH 2006 vs Formula 37 Cruiser 2009 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 37 Cruiser 2009 measures 37,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,0 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 37 Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 189 lbs — 182 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 37 Cruiser 2009 is rated for 11 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 37 Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 37 Cruiser 2009 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 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
Model37 Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m) With IPS: 11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m) With Radar & IPS: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.88 m) With Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.37 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters4.75
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches187
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) With Volvo IPS: 40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 17,500 lbs. (7,937 kg) Diesel: 18,200 lbs. (8,255 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 18,200 (8,255 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 18,900 lbs. (8,572 kg) With IPS: 18,900 lbs. (8,572 kg)
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - kg8572.89
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.189
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches35
Length overall - Inches444
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 5.0 MPI Bravo One
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin 8.1 Gi DP with CWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee