Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 310 FX5 BR 2012 vs Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Formula 310 FX5 BR 2012 against a modified vee Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 310 FX5 BR 2012 at 31,0 ft versus Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010 at 31,0 ft. At 975 lbs and 975 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
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 310 FX5 BR 2012 and Formula 310 Sun Sport 2010 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
Model310 FX5 BR
Model310 Sun Sport
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrise22³
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - lbs.975
Weight - lbs.975
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Detail31.0 ft. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches372
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.45
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GiC DP
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available