Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Bowrider 2013 vs Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 240 Bowrider 2013 against a deep vee Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 measures 28,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Bowrider 2013 at 24,0 feet (2013). At 5 lbs and 95 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 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 240 Bowrider 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Bowrider 2013 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
Model27 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches115
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.33 m) With Samson Sports Razor Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 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 - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches338
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (223 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 Gi DP
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3