Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2007 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2006 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 45 Yacht 2006 measures 48,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 20,0 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 45 Yacht 2006 tips the scales at 325 lbs — 262 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 45 Yacht 2006 is rated for 14 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 45 Yacht 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,0 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
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches167
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: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) Light Load w/ Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) Light Load w/ Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters4.7
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches185
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detail32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters14.68
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet48
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail48 ft. 1 in. (14.68 m) Less Bow Platform: 45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters14.66
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches577
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSC 54
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)