Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005 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 330 Sun Sport 2005 measures 33,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 at 26,0 feet (2006). At 58 lbs and 97 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 330 Sun Sport 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 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
Model330 Sun Sport
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
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: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) Light Load w/Arch: 9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail9,700 lbs. (4,400 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg4399.84
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.97
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters10
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet33
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 11 in. (8.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 5 in. (10.50 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10.00 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches396
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 350 MAG MPI Bravo Three
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)