Both the Formosa Marine SRT 565 X Bowrider 2027 and the Formosa Marine SRT 595 Side Console 2027 are V-hull designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 - Formosa Marine SRT 565 X Bowrider 2027 at 18,7 ft versus Formosa Marine SRT 595 Side Console 2027 at 19,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formosa Marine SRT 565 X Bowrider 2027 tips the scales at 1 991 lbs - 121 lbs more than the Formosa Marine SRT 595 Side Console 2027 at 1 870 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Formosa Marine SRT 595 Side Console 2027 has a 25-hp advantage over the Formosa Marine SRT 565 X Bowrider 2027's 175-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formosa Marine SRT 595 Side Console 2027 carries 53 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Formosa Marine SRT 565 X Bowrider 2027. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 7 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.