Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Sun Sport 2008 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2008 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 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 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2008 at 28,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 1 571 lbs — 1 508 lbs less than the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2008 at 63 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 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 260 Sun Sport 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Sun Sport 2008 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
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. (1.52 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.1571
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m) Less Bow Platform: 34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches427
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
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