Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2008 vs Formula 382 FASTech 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2008 against a deep vee Formula 382 FASTech 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2008 at 37,0 ft versus Formula 382 FASTech 2011 at 38,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 17 605 lbs — 16 560 lbs more than the Formula 382 FASTech 2011 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 2008 and Formula 382 FASTech 2011 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 Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. (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 - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.37
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches172
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
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 - Feet38.17
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 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches458
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP with CWC
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 8.2 MAG High Output EC 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
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
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