Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 382 FASTech 2011 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 382 FASTech 2011 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 48 Yacht 2006 measures 51,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 382 FASTech 2011 at 38,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 2 530 lbs less 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 48 Yacht 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Formula 382 FASTech 2011 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 382 FASTech 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model382 FAS?TECH
Model48 Yacht
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail10,450 lbs. (4,740 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) w/ Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg4740.04
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.1045
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters11.63
Length - Meters15.54
Length - Feet38.17
Length - Feet51
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m) Less Bow Platform: 48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Inches458
Length overall - Inches612
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 8.2 MAG High Output EC Bravo One X
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 66
Fuel tank capacity - Detail195 gal. (738 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters738.15
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal195
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 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