Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 370 Super Sport 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 vs Formula 370 Super Sport 2009 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 370 Super Sport 2009 measures 38,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2006 at 26,0 feet (2006). At 58 lbs and 151 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 370 Super Sport 2009 is rated for 11 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 370 Super Sport 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 370 Super Sport 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 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
Model370 Super Sport
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
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. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise21℃
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 - Detail15,100 lbs. (6,849 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg6849.24
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.151
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters11.73
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet38
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 - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches462
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin 8.1 Gi DP with CWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail238 gal. (901 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters900.93
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal238
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity43 gal. (163 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee