Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 boat specs
Formula
Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010
2010
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Formula 45 Yacht 2007 boat specs
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Formula 45 Yacht 2007
2007
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Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 vs Formula 45 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 45 Yacht 2007 measures 45,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 at 24,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2007 tips the scales at 325 lbs — 320 lbs less than the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 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 45 Yacht 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 45 Yacht 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model240 Bowrider Sport
Model45 Yacht
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) Light Load w/ Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) Light Load w/ Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Meters4.7
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Bridge clearance - Inches185
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - Detail32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail24.0 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 1 in. (14.68 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 standardMerCruiser? Single 5.0 MPI EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSC 540 Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 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

Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 or the Formula 45 Yacht 2007?
The Formula 45 Yacht 2007 is the longer of the two at 45,0 feet overall. The Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 21,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 or the Formula 45 Yacht 2007?
For trailering, the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 has the edge at 5 lbs dry weight versus 325 lbs for the Formula 45 Yacht 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Formula 45 Yacht 2007 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula 45 Yacht 2007 measures 167" wide, compared to 102" for the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 or the Formula 45 Yacht 2007?
The Formula 45 Yacht 2007 has the bigger tank at 35 gallons, versus 6 gallons on the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010. That 29-gallon difference translates to roughly 87–145 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 and Formula 45 Yacht 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2010 and the Formula 45 Yacht 2007 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.