Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 370 Super Sport 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 370 Super Sport 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 370 Super Sport 2005 measures 37,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 at 28,0 feet (2010). At 63 lbs and 144 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 Super Sport 2005 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 Super Sport 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 370 Super Sport 2005 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 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 Super Sport
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.20 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise21℃
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 - Detail14,400 lbs. (6,532 kg)
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kg6531.72
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.144
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail28.0 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches444
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 4 in. (11.68 m)
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 Single 5.7 GiC DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
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