Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 boat specs
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Formula 292 FASTECH 2008
2008
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Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 boat specs
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Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006
2006
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Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 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 2006 measures 33,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 at 29,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 tips the scales at 9 700 lbs - 2 700 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 330 Sun Sport 2006 is rated for 10 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 330 Sun Sport 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 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 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model292 FAS?Tech
Model330 Sun Sport
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 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. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - Detail9,700 lbs. (4,400 kg)
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - kg4399.84
Weight - lbs.7000
Weight - lbs.9700
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Meters10
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10.00 m)
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches350
Length overall - Inches396
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 5 in. (10.50 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCrusier? Twin 350 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 350 MAG MPI Bravo Three
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 - Gal160
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

Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 or the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006?
The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 is the longer of the two at 33,0 feet overall. The Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 comes in at 29,0 feet, making it roughly 4,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 or the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006?
For trailering, the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 has the edge at 7 000 lbs dry weight versus 9 700 lbs for the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 measures 122" wide, compared to 99" for the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 or the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006?
The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 has the bigger tank at 160 gallons, versus 113 gallons on the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008. That 47-gallon difference translates to roughly 141–235 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 and Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 and the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.