Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 382 FASTech 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 382 FASTech 2009 measures 38,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 at 33,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 382 FASTech 2009 tips the scales at 1 045 lbs — 904 lbs less than the Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 at 141 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 382 FASTech 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 382 FASTech 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 382 FASTech 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model31 Cruiser
Model382 FAS?TECH
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detail10,450 lbs. (4,740 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg4740.04
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.1045
Length - Meters10.08
Length - Meters11.63
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m) Less Bow Platform: 31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Meters10.08
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches397
Length overall - Inches458
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? twin 496 MAG High Output Bravo 1 X
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail195 gal. (738 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters738.15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal195
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee