Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 310 FX5 BR 2013 vs Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 310 FX5 BR 2013 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 310 FX5 BR 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 310 FX5 BR 2013 carries 130 gallons versus 120 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 310 FX5 BR 2013 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
Model310 FX5 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
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. (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
Deadrise22³
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail9,875 lbs. (4,479 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4479.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.9875
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Fuel tank capacity - Gal120
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity20
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower