Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 vs Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 vs Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 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 280 Sun Sport 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 carries 154 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008. 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 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model353 FAS?Tech Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4127.69
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet30
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches423
Length overall - Inches360
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail154 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower