Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 boat specs
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Formula 310 Bowrider 2010
2010
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Formula 48 Yacht 2007 boat specs
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Formula 48 Yacht 2007
2007
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Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2007 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 48 Yacht 2007 measures 48,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 at 31,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 tips the scales at 9 875 lbs — 6 300 lbs more than the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 at 3 575 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula 48 Yacht 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 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
MakeFormula
Model310 Bowrider
Model48 Yacht
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail9,875 lbs. (4,479 kg)
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) w/ Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - kg4479.22
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - lbs.9875
Weight - lbs.3575
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Meters14.63
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet48
Length overall - Detail31.0 ft. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Detail48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters14.63
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches576
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
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 GiC DP
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 660 Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal75

Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula 48 Yacht 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 or the Formula 48 Yacht 2007?
The Formula 48 Yacht 2007 is the longer of the two at 48,0 feet overall. The Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 comes in at 31,0 feet, making it roughly 17,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 or the Formula 48 Yacht 2007?
For trailering, the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 has the edge at 3 575 lbs dry weight versus 9 875 lbs for the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 is certified for 14. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula 48 Yacht 2007 measures 168" wide, compared to 114" for the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 or the Formula 48 Yacht 2007?
The Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 has the bigger tank at 13 gallons, versus 4 gallons on the Formula 48 Yacht 2007. That 9-gallon difference translates to roughly 27–45 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 and Formula 48 Yacht 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 310 Bowrider 2010 and the Formula 48 Yacht 2007 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.