Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula Boats 270 Bowrider 2022 vs Formula Boats 400 Super Sport 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula Boats 270 Bowrider 2022 vs Formula Boats 400 Super Sport 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 400 Super Sport 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula Boats 270 Bowrider 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 400 Super Sport 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 400 Super Sport 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 270 Bowrider 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail40.00 ft
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet40
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches480
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14
Water capacity5
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Boat typePower
Boat typePower