Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 vs Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 vs Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 at 26,0 ft versus Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 at 27,0 ft. At 58 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 Sun Sport 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 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 Sun Sport 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 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 260 Bowrider 2005 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
Model260 Bowrider
Model270 Sun Sport
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
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 - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.62
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 11 in. (8.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches324
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee