Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula Boats 45 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula Boats 45 2010 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 45 2010 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 45 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009. 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 Boats 45 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 45 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 45 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 310 Bowrider 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model310 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.42 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail9,875 lbs. (4,479 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4479.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.9875
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches540
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity1
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower