The Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 vs Formula Boats Ss330 2005 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 has a 100-hp advantage over the Formula Boats Ss330 2005's 330-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 13 gal and 15 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats Ss330 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 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 Ss330 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats Ss330 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 310 Sun Sport 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.