Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 vs Formula 270 Bowrider 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 is a deep-V design and the Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 at 28,2 ft versus Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 27 Cruiser 2010 tips the scales at 9 500 lbs - 3 300 lbs more than the Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 at 6 200 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.
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 27 Cruiser 2010 and Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 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
Model27 Cruiser
Model270 Bowrider
Model Year2010
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (2.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,309 kg)
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - lbs.9500
Weight - lbs.6200
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Feet28.17
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28.17 ft. (8.59 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches338.04
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacitynot available
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 - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available