Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 vs Formula 45 Yacht 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 and the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Formula 45 Yacht 2009 measures 45,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 at 34,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 tips the scales at 1 095 lbs — 770 lbs more than the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 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 2009 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008. 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 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Formula 330 Sun Sport 2008 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 45 Yacht 2009 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 2008 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
Model330 Sun Sport
Model45 Yacht
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 6 ft. (1.83 m) Light Load w/ Arch: 9 ft. (2.74 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 - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Meters5.28
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inches208
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) With Volvo IPS: 39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail10,950 lbs. (4,967 kg)
Weight - DetailWith IPS: 32,500 lbs. (14,742 kg)
Weight - kg4966.83
Weight - kg14741.74
Weight - lbs.1095
Weight - lbs.325
Length - Meters10.5
Length - Meters13.72
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in. (10.5 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length overall - Meters10.49
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches413
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta twin IPS 435 with joystick
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or diesel
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 capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Gal75