Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 at 34,0 ft versus Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 at 35,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 tips the scales at 1 095 lbs — 1 000 lbs more than the Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 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.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 and Formula 353 FASTECH 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model330 Sun Sport
Model353 FAS?Tech
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. (1.83 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail10,950 lbs. (4,967 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg4966.83
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters10.5
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in. (10.5 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters10.49
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches413
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail149 gal. (564 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters564.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal149
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5