Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2013 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 2013 measures 38,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 at 35,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 tips the scales at 1 571 lbs — 526 lbs more than the Formula 382 FASTech 2013 at 1 045 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 382 FASTech 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 382 FASTech 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 34 Cruiser 2005 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model382 FAS?TECH
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
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. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - Detail10,450 lbs. (4,740 kg)
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - kg4740.04
Weight - lbs.1571
Weight - lbs.1045
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Meters11.63
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet38.17
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m) Less Bow Platform: 34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches427
Length overall - Inches458
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail195 gal. (738 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters738.15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal195
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 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