Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 290 Bowrider 2013 vs Formula Boats 270 Bowrider 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 290 Bowrider 2013 vs Formula Boats 270 Bowrider 2022 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.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 290 Bowrider 2013 and Formula Boats 270 Bowrider 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model290 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail8,950 lbs. (4,060 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4059.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.895
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.84 m)
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal. (416 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity21 gal. (79 l)
Water capacity14
Holding tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower