Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 240 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 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.
The Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 240 Bowrider 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 carries 12 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Formula 240 Bowrider 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Bowrider 2009 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model240 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.33 m) With Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower