Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2008 vs Formula 310 Bowrider 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 240 Bowrider 2008 and the Formula 310 Bowrider 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 310 Bowrider 2011 measures 31,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider 2008 at 24,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Bowrider 2011 tips the scales at 9 875 lbs — 9 870 lbs less than the Formula 240 Bowrider 2008 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 310 Bowrider 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 310 Bowrider 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 310 Bowrider 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Bowrider 2008 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
Model310 Bowrider
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - Detail9,875 lbs. (4,479 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg4479.22
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.9875
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches372
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)