When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 370 FX7 2013 and the Formula 382 FASTech 2012 are deep vee designs with aluminum 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 370 FX7 2013 at 38,5 ft versus Formula 382 FASTech 2012 at 38,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 382 FASTech 2012 tips the scales at 1 045 lbs — 894 lbs less than the Formula 370 FX7 2013 at 151 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.