Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Bowrider 2011 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 270 Bowrider 2011 and the Formula 45 Yacht 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 45 Yacht 2008 measures 45,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Bowrider 2011 at 27,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2008 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 273 lbs less than the Formula 270 Bowrider 2011 at 62 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 45 Yacht 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 270 Bowrider 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 45 Yacht 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 270 Bowrider 2011 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
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (2.52 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) Light Load w/ Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) Light Load w/ Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters4.7
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches185
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail33,500 lbs. (15,195 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg15195.33
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.335
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail27 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 2 in. (14.68 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin IPS 600 HP435 with Joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal75