Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2009 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2009 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2007 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 2007 measures 48,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 24,0 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 48 Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 570 lbs less than the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2009 at 5 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 2007 is rated for 14 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 48 Yacht 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,0 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.
General Boat Info
Model240 Bowrider Sport
Model48 Yacht
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 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 - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) w/ Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters14.63
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet48
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters14.63
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches576
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 660 Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal75