Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 vs Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 vs Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 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 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 40 Cruiser Cruiser 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Detail40.00 ft
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet40
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches480
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.91 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches35
Beamnot available
Beam12.66 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches152
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity19
Water capacity57
Holding tank capacity - Gal22.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters85.17
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower