Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2013 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 45 Yacht 2013 measures 45,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 at 28,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2013 tips the scales at 318 lbs — 261 lbs less than the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 at 57 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 45 Yacht 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 45 Yacht 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2007 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
Model260 Sun Sport
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters4.9
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches193
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail5,700 lbs. (2,585 kg)
Weight - Detail31,800 lbs. (14,242 kg)
Weight - kg2585.47
Weight - kg14424.23
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.318
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 2 in. (14.68 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail78 gal. (295 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters295.26
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal78