Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 37 Cruiser 2009 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2010: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Formula 37 Cruiser 2009 and the Formula 382 FASTech 2010 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Formula 37 Cruiser 2009 at 37,0 ft versus Formula 382 FASTech 2010 at 38,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 18 900 lbs - 8 450 lbs more than the Formula 382 FASTech 2010 at 10 450 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.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 37 Cruiser 2009 and Formula 382 FASTech 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model37 Cruiser
Model382 FAS?TECH
Model Year2009
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m) With IPS: 11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m) With Radar & IPS: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.88 m) With Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Radar & Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) With Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.37 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.75
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches187
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) With Volvo IPS: 40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - DetailGas: 17,500 lbs. (7,937 kg) Diesel: 18,200 lbs. (8,255 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 18,200 (8,255 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 18,900 lbs. (8,572 kg) With IPS: 18,900 lbs. (8,572 kg)
Weight - Detail10,450 lbs. (4,740 kg)
Weight - kg8572.89
Weight - kg4740.04
Weight - lbs.18900
Weight - lbs.10450
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Meters11.63
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet38.17
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Detail38.17 ft. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches458.04
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 standardVolvo Penta twin 8.1 Gi DP with CWC
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG High Output Bravo One X
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail195 gal. (738 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Liters738.15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel tank capacity - Gal195
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6