Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 against a deep vee Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 measures 35,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 at 31,0 feet (2008). At 141 lbs and 95 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model31 Performance Cruiser
Model353 FAS?TECH
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (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. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet35.25
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches38
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 8.2 MAG EC Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail149 gal. (564 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters564.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal149
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 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