Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 vs Formula Boats Power Cruiser 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 vs Formula Boats Power Cruiser 2004 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 Power Cruiser 2004 tops out at 496 hp. Engine specs for the Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats Power Cruiser 2004 is rated for 11 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 Power Cruiser 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats Power Cruiser 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 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 - Detail37.00 ft
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches444
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower496 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity19
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal22.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters85.17
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower