Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 vs Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 vs Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 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 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 measures 35,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2005 at 26,0 feet (2005). At 58 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 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 is rated for 10 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 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH Sport 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 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
Model353 FAS?Tech Sport
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.95
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet35
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 - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches423
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail154 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l) optional
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass