Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 and the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 45 Yacht 2009 measures 45,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 at 35,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 tips the scales at 325 lbs — 230 lbs less than the Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 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.
The Formula 45 Yacht 2009 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 carries 149 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Formula 45 Yacht 2009. 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 45 Yacht 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 353 FASTECH 2011 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
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) With IPS: 13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m) With Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) With Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Meters5.28
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Bridge clearance - Inches208
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) With Volvo IPS: 39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - DetailWith IPS: 32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet35.25
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches423
Length overall - Inches54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 2 in. (14.68 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 8.2 MAG EC Bravo One
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin IPS 435 with joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail149 gal. (564 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters564.03
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal149
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal75