Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 280 Bowrider 2005 vs Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 280 Bowrider 2005 vs Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 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.
The Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 280 Bowrider 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 12 gal and 13 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 280 Bowrider 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 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 280 Bowrider 2005 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model280 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches11
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m) Light Load w/Arch: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.08 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - DetailSingle: 6,100 lbs. (2,767 kg) Twin: 7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3311.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.73
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet31
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches372
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 8.1 Gi DP w/CWC
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity29
Holding tank capacity - DetailSingle: 26 gal. (98 l) Twin: 2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower