Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 31 Cruiser 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 against a deep vee Formula 31 Cruiser 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2012 measures 31,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 at 27,0 feet (2010). At 62 lbs and 141 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 31 Cruiser 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 31 Cruiser 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Cruiser 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 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
Model31 Cruiser
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (2.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet31.67
Length overall - Detail27.0 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches38
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 GiC DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXiC DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4