Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 and the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010 measures 31,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Bowrider 2009 at 27,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010 tips the scales at 9 750 lbs - 3 550 lbs less 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 270 Bowrider 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 310 Sun Sport 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 270 Bowrider 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
Model270 Bowrider
Model310 Sun Sport
Model Year2009
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (2.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - lbs.6200
Weight - lbs.9750
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail31.0 ft. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches372
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GiC DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)