Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 vs Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 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 280 Sun Sport 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 carries 18 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 31 Performance Cruiser 2007 and Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 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
Model31 Performance Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.15
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches124
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters9.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet30
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.56 m)
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches38
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower