Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 boat specs
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Formula 310 Bowrider 2009
2009
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Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 boat specs
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Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010
2010
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Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 against a deep vee Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 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 Sport 2010 measures 35,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 at 31,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 tips the scales at 9 875 lbs — 9 780 lbs more than the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 at 95 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 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 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 Sport 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 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 310 Bowrider 2009 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model310 Bowrider
Model353 FAS?TECH? Sport
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail9,875 lbs. (4,479 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg4479.22
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.9875
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet35.25
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Detail35.25 ft. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail149 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters564.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal149
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6

Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 or the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010?
The Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 is the longer of the two at 35,3 feet overall. The Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 comes in at 31,0 feet, making it roughly 4,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 or the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010?
For trailering, the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 has the edge at 95 lbs dry weight versus 9 875 lbs for the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009. 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 310 Bowrider 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 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 310 Bowrider 2009 measures 114" wide, compared to 99" for the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010. 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 310 Bowrider 2009 or the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010?
The Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 has the bigger tank at 149 gallons, versus 13 gallons on the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009. That 136-gallon difference translates to roughly 408–680 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 and Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 and the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2010 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.