Formula 353 FASTECH  2006 boat specs
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Formula 353 FASTECH 2006
2006
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Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 boat specs
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Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003
2003
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Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 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 353 FASTECH 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 carries 154 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 353 FASTECH 2006 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 353 FASTECH 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 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 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
Model353 FAS?Tech
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
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] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
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 - Feet29
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches423
Length overall - Inches348
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 - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower257 hp
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters9.84
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Headnot available
Head1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower

Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 or the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003?
The Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 is the longer of the two at 35,0 feet overall. The Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 comes in at 29,0 feet, making it roughly 6,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 has a documented max rating of 257 hp. Engine specifications for the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 is certified for 8. 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 has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 or the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003?
The Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 has the bigger tank at 154 gallons, versus 113 gallons on the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003. That 41-gallon difference translates to roughly 123–205 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 and Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 and the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 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.