Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 310 Sun Sport 2008 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 310 Sun Sport 2008 against a deep vee Formula 382 FASTech 2009 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 382 FASTech 2009 measures 38,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2008 at 31,0 feet (2008). 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 Sun Sport 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 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 Sun Sport 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
Model310 Sun Sport
Model382 FAS?TECH
Model Year2008
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 - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. (1.83 m) Light Load w/ 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
Deadrise22℃
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 - Meters9.45
Length - Meters11.63
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 - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? twin 496 MAG High Output Bravo 1 X
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 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