Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 boat specs
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Formula 27 Cruiser 2009
2009
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Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 boat specs
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Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012
2012
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Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 vs Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 and the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 at 28,0 ft versus Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 tips the scales at 975 lbs — 880 lbs less than the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 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 Sun Sport 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 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 Sun Sport 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 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 2009 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
MakeFormula
MakeFormula
Model27 Cruiser
Model310 Sun Sport
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
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 - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (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. (0.91 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 - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.975
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches372
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? twin 350 MAG Bravo 3
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Twin 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
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
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal36

Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 vs Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 or the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012?
The Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 is the longer of the two at 31,0 feet overall. The Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 comes in at 28,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 or the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012?
For trailering, the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 has the edge at 95 lbs dry weight versus 975 lbs for the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 is certified for 9. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 measures 115" wide, compared to 114" for the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 or the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012?
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 has the bigger tank at 107 gallons, versus 13 gallons on the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012. That 94-gallon difference translates to roughly 282–470 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 and Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 27 Cruiser 2009 and the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2012 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.