Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2008 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2008 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 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.
The Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 tops out at 257 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2008 carries 206 gallons versus 113 gallons in the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 34 Performance Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model34 Performance Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - DetailGas: 15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg) Diesel: 16,110 lbs. (7,307 kg) w/ Hardtop - Gas: 16,510 (7,489 kg) w/ Hardtop - Diesel: 16,910 lbs. (7,670 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg7670.24
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.16910
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters10.44
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.44
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches411
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo Three
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower257 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters9.84
Holding tank capacity - Gal40
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower