Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 vs Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 vs Formula 270 Bowrider 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 at 26,0 ft versus Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 tips the scales at 545 lbs — 483 lbs more than the Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 at 62 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model260 Sun Sport
Model270 Bowrider
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (2.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg)
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.62
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 11 in. (8.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches324
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee