Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 vs Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 vs Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 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.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 and Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model270 Sun Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail27 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal22.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters85.17
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower