Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula Boats 37PC 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula Boats 37PC 2018 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.
The Formula Boats 37PC 2018 tops out at 860 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 37PC 2018 is rated for 11 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 Boats 37PC 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 37PC 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model260 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches444
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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower860 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower