Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2011 vs Formula 260 Sun Sport 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2011 against a deep vee Formula 260 Sun Sport 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2010 measures 28,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2011 at 24,0 feet (2011). At 5 lbs and 63 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2011 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 Sun Sport 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2010 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 2011 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
Model260 Sun Sport
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load with Sport Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.63
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail28.0 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 5.0 MPI EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 GiC DPBase
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)