Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 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 34 Cruiser 2011 measures 34,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2006 at 26,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 1 691 lbs — 1 146 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 34 Cruiser 2011 is rated for 10 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 34 Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 34 Cruiser 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,3 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m) With Hartop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 14 ft. (4.27 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg) Diesel: 16,110 lbs. (7,307 kg) With Hardtop - Gas: 16,510 (7,489 kg) With Hardtop - Diesel: 16,910 lbs. (7,670 kg)
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kg7670.24
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.1691
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Meters10.44
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet34.25
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 11 in. (8.51 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters10.44
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches411
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 8.2 MAG EC Bravo Three X DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee