Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 370 Super Sport 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 370 Super Sport 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 370 Super Sport 2007 measures 38,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Bowrider 2010 at 27,0 feet (2010). At 62 lbs and 151 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 370 Super Sport 2007 is rated for 11 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 370 Super Sport 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 370 Super Sport 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 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
Model370 Super Sport
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches129
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (2.52 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail15,100 lbs. (6,849 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg6849.24
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.151
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters11.73
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail27.0 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches462
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 GiC DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail238 gal. (901 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters900.93
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal238
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity43 gal. (163 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal5