Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Sun Sport 2013 vs Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2013 vs Formula 31 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 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 measures 31,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2013 at 27,0 feet (2013). At 62 lbs and 141 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 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 2013 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
Model31 Performance Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Deadrise22°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters9.56
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Detail27 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.56 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches38
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 2.5 in. (1.28 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4