Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Sun Sport 2009 vs Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Formula 240 Sun Sport 2009 against a modified vee Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 240 Sun Sport 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 at 27,0 ft. At 5 lbs and 62 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 270 Bowrider 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 240 Sun Sport 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 270 Bowrider 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Sun Sport 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
Model240 Sun Sport
Model270 Bowrider
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (2.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 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 - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.62
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail27.0 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 GiC DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacitynot available