Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 measures 31,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 at 26,0 feet (2005). At 58 lbs and 141 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 31 Cruiser 2010 is rated for 9 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 31 Cruiser 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Cruiser 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,7 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
Model31 Cruiser
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet31.67
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 11 in. (8.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail31.67 ft. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches380.04
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXiC DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee