Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 boat specs
Formula
Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010
2010
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Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 boat specs
Formula
Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016
2016
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Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 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 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 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 Sun Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12.66 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches152
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] - Detail2.91 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
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 - Feet40
Length overall - Detail24.0 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail40.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches480
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 5.0 MPI EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity57
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower

Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 or the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016?
The Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 is the longer of the two at 40,0 feet overall. The Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 16,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 measures 152" wide, compared to 102" for the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 or the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016?
The Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 has the bigger tank at 25 gallons, versus 6 gallons on the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010. That 19-gallon difference translates to roughly 57–95 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 and Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2010 and the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.