Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 280 Bowrider 2008 vs Formula Boats 240 Bowrider 2014: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 280 Bowrider 2008 vs Formula Boats 240 Bowrider 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 240 Bowrider 2014 tops out at 370 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 280 Bowrider 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 280 Bowrider 2008 carries 120 gallons versus 60 gallons in the Formula Boats 240 Bowrider 2014. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 280 Bowrider 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula Boats 240 Bowrider 2014 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 280 Bowrider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 280 Bowrider 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 240 Bowrider 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model280 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches110
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. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailSingle: 7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg) Twin: 8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.8200
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.99
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 6 in. (8.99 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.99
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches354
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Single 496 MAG Bravo Three
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal120
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower370 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity10
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower