Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 vs Formula 48 Yacht 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 48 Yacht 2005 measures 51,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 at 28,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 512 lbs less than the Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 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 48 Yacht 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Bowrider 2008 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
Model48 Yacht
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) W/Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters15.54
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet51
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m) Less Bow Platform: 48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches612
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 660 Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (378 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal75