Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 370 FX7 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 370 FX7 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 370 FX7 2013 measures 38,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,5 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 370 FX7 2013 tips the scales at 151 lbs — 146 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 370 FX7 2013 is rated for 11 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 370 FX7 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 370 FX7 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,5 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
Model370 FX7
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches129
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21³
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 - Detail15,100 lbs. (6,849 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg6849.24
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.151
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet38.5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches462
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 - Detail238 gal. (901 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters900.93
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal238
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity43 gal. (163 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)