Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula 353 FASTECH 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 353 FASTECH 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 at 28,0 feet (2009). At 63 lbs and 91 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 353 FASTECH 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 353 FASTECH 2006 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 2009 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
Model353 FAS?Tech
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detail9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg)
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kg4127.69
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.91
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches423
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail154 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5