Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 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 330 Sun Sport 2007 measures 33,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 at 24,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 tips the scales at 10 950 lbs - 5 950 lbs less than the Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 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 330 Sun Sport 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 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
Model330 Sun Sport
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - Detail10,950 lbs. (4,967 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg4966.83
Weight - lbs.5000
Weight - lbs.10950
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters10
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet33
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches396
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal10
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass