Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 290 FX4 BR 2013 vs Formula Boats 240 Bowrider 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 290 FX4 BR 2013 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 290 FX4 BR 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2013 carries 11 gallons versus 6 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 290 FX4 BR 2013 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 290 FX4 BR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 290 FX4 BR 2013 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
Model290 FX4 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 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
Deadrise22³
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
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 - Feet24
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.84 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep 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 - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower370 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity21 gal. (79 l)
Water capacity1
Holding tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower