Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 at 37,0 ft versus Formula 382 FASTech 2005 at 38,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 17 605 lbs — 16 560 lbs more than the Formula 382 FASTech 2005 at 1 045 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 Performance Cruiser 2007 and Formula 382 FASTech 2005 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 Performance Cruiser
Model382 FAS?Tech
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
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 - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m) Light Load w/ Radar & Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.37 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.37
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches172
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - DetailGas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Diesel: 17,300 lbs. (7,847 kg) w/ Hardtop - Gas: 16,805 (7,623 kg) w/ Hardtop - Diesel: 17,605 lbs. (7,985 kg)
Weight - Detail10,450 lbs. (4,740 kg)
Weight - kg7985.49
Weight - kg4740.04
Weight - lbs.17605
Weight - lbs.1045
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Meters11.63
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet38
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 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches458
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/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 typenot available
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 - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal57
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5