The Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 vs Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 380 hp, the Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 has a 123-hp advantage over the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003's 257-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 carries 236 gallons versus 113 gallons in the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 37 Cruiser 2017 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 Boats 292 FASTech 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.