Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2010 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 34 Cruiser 2010 measures 34,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,3 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 34 Cruiser 2010 tips the scales at 1 691 lbs — 1 686 lbs less than the Formula 240 Bowrider 2006 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 34 Cruiser 2010 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 34 Cruiser 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 34 Cruiser 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,3 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m) With Hartop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg) Diesel: 16,110 lbs. (7,307 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 16,510 (7,489 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 16,910 lbs. (7,670 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg7670.24
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.1691
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters10.44
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet34.25
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail34.25 ft. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters10.44
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches411
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee