Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 270 Sun Sport 2013 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 270 Sun Sport 2013 vs Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 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 330 Sun Sport 2006 measures 33,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 270 Sun Sport 2013 at 27,0 feet (2013). At 62 lbs and 97 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 330 Sun Sport 2006 is rated for 10 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 330 Sun Sport 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 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
Model330 Sun Sport
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise22°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail9,700 lbs. (4,400 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg4399.84
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.97
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Meters10
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet33
Length overall - Detail27 ft. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10.00 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches396
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 5 in. (10.50 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 350 MAG MPI Bravo Three
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 2.5 in. (1.28 m)
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal26