Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 at 35,0 ft versus Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2009 at 35,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 tips the scales at 1 571 lbs — 1 476 lbs more than the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2009 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 34 Cruiser 2005 and Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2009 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model353 FAS?TECH? Sport
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.1571
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m) Less Bow Platform: 34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches427
Length overall - Inches423
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? twin 496 MAG Bravo 1
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail149 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters564.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal149
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee