Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2013 vs Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2013 vs Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 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 27 Cruiser 2005 measures 29,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2013 at 24,0 feet (2013). At 5 lbs and 95 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 27 Cruiser 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 27 Cruiser 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Bowrider Sport 2013 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
Model27 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches115
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters8.97
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m) Less Bow Platform: 28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches353
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3