Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 at 24,0 ft versus Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 at 27,0 ft. At 5 lbs and 62 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 270 Bowrider 2009 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 270 Bowrider 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 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
Model270 Bowrider
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
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 - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (2.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.62
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches324
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 5.7 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacitynot available
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