Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 vs Formula 271 FASTech 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 vs Formula 271 FASTech 2008 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 271 FASTech 2008 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 271 FASTech 2008 tips the scales at 5 685 lbs — 5 140 lbs less than the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 at 545 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 271 FASTech 2008 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 271 FASTech 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 271 FASTech 2008 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
Model271 FAS?Tech
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg)
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.5685
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters8.25
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. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches325
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 496 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee