Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 vs Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 vs Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 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 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 measures 37,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 at 27,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 17 605 lbs — 17 543 lbs less than the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 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 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 37 Performance Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2011 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
Model37 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m) Light Load w/ Radar & Mast Light: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters4.37
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches172
Deadrise22°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - DetailGas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Diesel: 17,300 lbs. (7,847 kg) w/ Hardtop - Gas: 16,805 (7,623 kg) w/ Hardtop - Diesel: 17,605 lbs. (7,985 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg7985.49
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.17605
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail27 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches444
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail236 gal. (893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters893.36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal236
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal57