Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 290 Sun Sport 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula 290 Sun Sport 2009 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 Performance Cruiser 2007 at 28,0 ft versus Formula 290 Sun Sport 2009 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 27 Performance Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 9 500 lbs - 550 lbs more than the Formula 290 Sun Sport 2009 at 8 950 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 Performance Cruiser 2007 and Formula 290 Sun Sport 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 Performance Cruiser
Model290 Sun Sport
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inches98
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 - Detail8,950 lbs. (4,060 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg4059.65
Weight - lbs.9500
Weight - lbs.8950
Length - Meters8.59
Length - Meters8.84
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet29
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 - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.84 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 5.0 MPI Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin 5.7 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal. (416 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal110
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Water capacity26.5 gal. (100 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters83.28
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal22