Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005 vs Formula Boats 45 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005 vs Formula Boats 45 2010 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 45 2010 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 45 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005. 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 Boats 45 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 45 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 45 2010 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 330 Sun Sport 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model330 Sun Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) Light Load w/Arch: 9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.42 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail9,700 lbs. (4,400 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4399.84
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.97
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters10
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet45
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 5 in. (10.50 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10.00 m)
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches396
Length overall - Inches540
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? Twin 350 MAG MPI Bravo Three
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity1
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower