Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 370 FX7 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 against a deep vee Formula 370 FX7 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 370 FX7 2013 measures 38,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 at 28,0 feet (2010). At 63 lbs and 151 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 370 FX7 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 370 FX7 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 370 FX7 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 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
Model370 FX7
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches129
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise21³
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detail15,100 lbs. (6,849 kg)
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kg6849.24
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.151
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet38.5
Length overall - Detail28.0 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches462
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 GiC DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail238 gal. (901 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters900.93
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal238
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity43 gal. (163 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal5