Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 vs Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 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 27 Cruiser 2006 at 29,0 ft versus Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 tips the scales at 9 875 lbs — 9 780 lbs less than the Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 at 95 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 310 Bowrider 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 27 Cruiser 2006 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
Model27 Cruiser
Model310 Bowrider
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - Detail9,875 lbs. (4,479 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg4479.22
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.9875
Length - Meters8.97
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m) Less Bow Platform: 28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail31.0 ft. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches372
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GiC DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee