Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Sun Sport 2012 vs Formula 310 Bowrider 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2012 is a deep-V design and the Formula 310 Bowrider 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 310 Bowrider 2008 measures 31,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2012 at 27,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Bowrider 2008 tips the scales at 9 875 lbs - 3 675 lbs less than the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2012 at 6 200 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 310 Bowrider 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 310 Bowrider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 310 Bowrider 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2012 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
Model310 Bowrider
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. (1.83 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters1.83
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches72
Deadrise22°
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail9,875 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg4479.22
Weight - lbs.6200
Weight - lbs.9875
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Detail27 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches372
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)