Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 and the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 are deep 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 2009 measures 45,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 at 27,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 tips the scales at 325 lbs — 263 lbs less than the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 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.
The Formula 45 Yacht 2009 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 45 Yacht 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 270 Sun Sport 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 45 Yacht 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 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 Sun Sport 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 Sun Sport
Model45 Yacht
Model Year201
Model Year2009
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 - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) With IPS: 13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m) With Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) With Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters5.28
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches208
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) With Volvo IPS: 39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - DetailWith IPS: 32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (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
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.72
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GiC DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin IPS 435 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 - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 4 ft. 2.5 in. (1.28 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (49 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Holding tank capacity - Gal75