Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 310 Sun Sport 2007 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 310 Sun Sport 2007 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2012 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 45 Yacht 2012 measures 45,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2007 at 31,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2007 tips the scales at 975 lbs — 650 lbs more than the Formula 45 Yacht 2012 at 325 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.
The Formula 45 Yacht 2012 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 45 Yacht 2012 carries 35 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2007. 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 45 Yacht 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 310 Sun Sport 2007 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 45 Yacht 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2012 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 Sun Sport 2007 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
Model310 Sun Sport
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) With IPS: 13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m) With Radar: 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) With Mast Light: 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) With Mast Light & IPS: 16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m) With Hardtop, Satellite TV & Mast Light: 17 ft. 4 in. (5.28 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Meters5.28
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inches208
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) With Volvo IPS: 39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail9,750 lbs. (4,423 kg)
Weight - DetailWith IPS: 32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg4422.52
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.975
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters9.45
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in. (9.45 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 2 in. (14.68 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 5.0 MPI Bravo Three
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin IPS 600 HP435 with Joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Gal75