Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 vs Formula 400 Super Sport 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 and the Formula 400 Super Sport 2011 are modified 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 400 Super Sport 2011 measures 41,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 at 35,0 feet (2008). 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 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 353 FASTECH 2008 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 400 Super Sport 2011 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 2008 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
Model353 FAS?Tech
Model400 Super Sport
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
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 typeModified Vee
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 - Detail149 gal. (564 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters564.03
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal149
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
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)
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