Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 vs Formula 310 FX5 2011: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 and the Formula 310 FX5 2011 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 at 29,0 ft versus Formula 310 FX5 2011 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 FX5 2011 tips the scales at 9 750 lbs - 2 750 lbs less than the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 at 7 000 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 310 FX5 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 310 FX5 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 310 FX5 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 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
Model310 FX5
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - lbs.7000
Weight - lbs.9750
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches350
Length overall - Inches372
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCrusier? Twin 350 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 8.2 MAG EC Bravo Three X
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
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