Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 boat specs
Formula
Formula 260 Bowrider 2010
2010
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Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 boat specs
Formula
Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009
2009
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Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 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 382 FASTech 2009 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 carries 176 gallons versus 92 gallons in the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 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 Boats 382 FASTech 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model260 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year201
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] - Detail2.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
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 - Feet38
Length overall - Detail28.0 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches456
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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters666.23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal176
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity19
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Headnot available
Head1
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters9.84
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower

Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 or the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009?
The Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 comes in at 28,0 feet, making it roughly 10,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 has a documented max rating of 350 hp. Engine specifications for the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 or the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009?
The Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 has the bigger tank at 176 gallons, versus 92 gallons on the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010. That 84-gallon difference translates to roughly 252–420 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 and Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 and the Formula Boats 382 FASTech 2009 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.