Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 vs Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 vs Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 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.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 and Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model260 Sun Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
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 - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ 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] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail5,700 lbs. (2,585 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2585.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5700
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi 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 - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters85.17
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal22.5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower