Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 382 FASTech 2005 measures 38,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 at 34,0 feet (2008). At 1 095 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 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 382 FASTech 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 382 FASTech 2005 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 330 Sun Sport 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model330 Sun Sport
Model382 FAS?Tech
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
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. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail10,950 lbs. (4,967 kg)
Weight - Detail10,450 lbs. (4,740 kg)
Weight - kg4966.83
Weight - kg4740.04
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.1045
Length - Meters10.5
Length - Meters11.63
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in. (10.5 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Meters10.49
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches413
Length overall - Inches458
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG High Output Bravo One X
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail195 gal. (738 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters738.15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal195
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 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