Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 350 FX6 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 350 FX6 2011 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 FX6 2011 measures 35,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2007 at 28,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 350 FX6 2011 tips the scales at 1 347 lbs — 1 284 lbs less than the Formula 260 Bowrider 2007 at 63 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 FX6 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 260 Bowrider 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 350 FX6 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 350 FX6 2011 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 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model260 Bowrider
Model350 FX6
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
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 - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m) With 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. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detail13,470 lbs. (6,109 kg)
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kg6109.88
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.1347
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters10.67
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. (10.67 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches42
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 8.2 MAG High Output EC Bravo Three X
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail172 gal. (651 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
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)