Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 292 FASTECH 2007 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 292 FASTECH 2007 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 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 292 FASTECH 2007 at 29,0 ft versus Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 at 31,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 141 lbs — 134 lbs less than the Formula 292 FASTECH 2007 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 31 Cruiser 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 292 FASTECH 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Cruiser 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 292 FASTECH 2007 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
Model31 Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet31.67
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches35
Length overall - Inches38
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCrusier? Twin 350 MAG MPI Bravo One
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXiC DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal4