When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2011 and the Formula 353 FASTECH 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 350 Sun Sport 2011 at 35,0 ft versus Formula 353 FASTECH 2012 at 35,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2011 tips the scales at 1 347 lbs — 1 252 lbs more than the Formula 353 FASTECH 2012 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.