Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 PC 2013 vs Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 PC 2013 vs Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 34 PC 2013 at 34,3 ft versus Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 at 35,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 PC 2013 tips the scales at 1 691 lbs — 1 600 lbs more than the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 at 91 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 PC 2013 and Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 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 PC
Model353 FAS?Tech Sport
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
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 - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 14 ft. (4.27 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - DetailGas: 15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg) Diesel: 16,110 lbs. (7,307 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 16,510 (7,489 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 16,910 lbs. (7,670 kg)
Weight - Detail9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg)
Weight - kg7670.24
Weight - kg4127.69
Weight - lbs.1691
Weight - lbs.91
Length - Meters10.44
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet34.25
Length - Feet35
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters10.44
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches411
Length overall - Inches423
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail154 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Water capacity57 gal. (216 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5