Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 boat specs
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Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007
2007
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Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 boat specs
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Formula 400 Super Sport 2012
2012
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Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 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 400 Super Sport 2012 measures 41,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 at 35,0 feet (2007). At 95 lbs and 181 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model353 FAS?Tech Sport
Model400 Super Sport
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) With Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 16,100 lbs. (7,303 kg) Diesel: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 17,100 lbs. (7,756 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 18,100 lbs. (8,210 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg8210.02
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.181
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Meters12.65
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet41.5
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.65 m)
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches423
Length overall - Inches498
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 GiC DP EVC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail154 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l) optional
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5

Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 or the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012?
The Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 is the longer of the two at 41,5 feet overall. The Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 comes in at 35,0 feet, making it roughly 6,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 or the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012?
For trailering, the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 has the edge at 95 lbs dry weight versus 181 lbs for the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 measures 132" wide, compared to 99" for the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 or the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012?
The Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 has the bigger tank at 154 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012. That 129-gallon difference translates to roughly 387–645 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 and Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 and the Formula 400 Super Sport 2012 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.