Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 48 Yacht 2006 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 48 Yacht 2006 vs Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 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.
The Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 tops out at 257 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 292 FASTech 2003 carries 113 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Formula 48 Yacht 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Boats 292 FASTech 2003 caps at 8. 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 Boats 292 FASTech 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model48 Yacht
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches168
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) w/ Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3575
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters15.54
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet51
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m) Less Bow Platform: 48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches612
Length overall - Inches348
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 66
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower257 hp
Operational Info
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Liters9.84
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower