Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 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 260 Bowrider 2008 measures 28,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 at 24,0 feet (2007). 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 Bowrider 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 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 Bowrider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 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 2007 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
Model260 Bowrider
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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 - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches32
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. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 5.0 MPI Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
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 capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available