Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 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 350 Sun Sport 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 at 26,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 tips the scales at 1 295 lbs — 1 237 lbs less than the Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 at 58 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 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 350 Sun Sport 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 350 Sun Sport 2008 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 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
Model350 Sun Sport
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches129
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. 10 in. (2.08 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail12,950 lbs. (5,874 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg5874.02
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.1295
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters10.67
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. 0 in. (10.67 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches42
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 377 MAG/MX 6.2 MPI Bravo Three
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee