Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 240 Sun Sport 2013 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2009: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2013 and the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 45 Yacht 2009 measures 45,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2013 at 24,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 tips the scales at 32 500 lbs - 27 500 lbs less than the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2013 at 5 000 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Formula 45 Yacht 2009 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 carries 350 gallons versus 59 gallons in the Formula 240 Sun Sport 2013. 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 45 Yacht 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 240 Sun Sport 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 45 Yacht 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 240 Sun Sport 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 Sun Sport
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches167
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 - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) With IPS: 13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m) With Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) With Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters5.28
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches208
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) With Volvo IPS: 39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - DetailWith IPS: 32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.5000
Weight - lbs.32500
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches540
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 2 in. (14.68 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (223 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal350
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin IPS 435 with joystick
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal75