Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 310 FX5 2012 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 310 FX5 2012 and the Formula 382 FASTech 2009 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 382 FASTech 2009 measures 38,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 310 FX5 2012 at 31,0 feet (2012). At 975 lbs and 1 045 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 382 FASTech 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 310 FX5 2012 caps at 9. 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 310 FX5 2012 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
Model310 FX5
Model382 FAS?TECH
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
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. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise22³
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - Detail10,450 lbs. (4,740 kg)
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - kg4740.04
Weight - lbs.975
Weight - lbs.1045
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches458
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.63
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail195 gal. (738 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters738.15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal195
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? twin 496 MAG High Output Bravo 1 X
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6