Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 290 FX4 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 290 FX4 2013 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 290 FX4 2013 measures 29,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 at 24,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 290 FX4 2013 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 890 lbs less than the Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 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 290 FX4 2013 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 290 FX4 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 290 FX4 2013 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 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
Model290 FX4
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
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. 10 in. (1.77 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches98
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 - Detail8,950 lbs. (4,060 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg4059.65
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.895
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.84 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 5.0 MPI Bravo Three
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal. (416 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity21 gal. (79 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)