Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 310 FX5 2013 vs Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 310 FX5 2013 vs Formula Boats 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.
The Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 310 FX5 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 carries 176 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Formula 310 FX5 2013. 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 382 FASTech 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 310 FX5 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 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 2013 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
Makenot available
Model310 FX5
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22³
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.975
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches456
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters666.23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal176
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters9.84
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower