Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Bowrider 2013 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 270 Bowrider 2013 vs Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 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 34 Cruiser 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Bowrider 2013 at 27,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 1 571 lbs — 1 509 lbs less than the Formula 270 Bowrider 2013 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 34 Cruiser 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 270 Bowrider 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 34 Cruiser 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 270 Bowrider 2013 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
Model34 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (2.52 m) With Samson Sports Razor Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.62
Bridge clearance - Meters3.45
Bridge clearance - Inches103
Bridge clearance - Inches136
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail15,710 lbs. (7,126 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg7125.93
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.1571
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m) Less Bow Platform: 34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches427
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail206 gal. (780 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters779.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal206
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity55 gal. (208 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