Both the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2009 and the Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 measures 28,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2009 at 24,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 tips the scales at 6 300 lbs - 1 300 lbs less than the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2009 at 5 000 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 260 Bowrider 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.