Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Bowrider 2013 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 270 Bowrider 2013 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2005 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 48 Yacht 2005 measures 51,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 24,0 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 48 Yacht 2005 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 513 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 48 Yacht 2005 is rated for 15 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 48 Yacht 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 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
Model48 Yacht
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (2.52 m) With Samson Sports Razor Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.62
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches103
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) W/Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters15.54
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet51
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m) Less Bow Platform: 48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches612
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 - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 660 Diesel
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity100 gal. (378 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