Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Sun Sport 2012 vs Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2012 and the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 are deep 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 27 Cruiser 2009 measures 28,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2012 at 24,0 feet (2012). 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 Cruiser 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2012 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 Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 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 Sun Sport 2012 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
Model27 Cruiser
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
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)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches56
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 5.0 MPI EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? twin 350 MAG Bravo 3
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
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