Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 48 Yacht 2006 vs Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 48 Yacht 2006 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 48 Yacht 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 carries 12 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Formula 48 Yacht 2006. 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 48 Yacht 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Formula 48 Yacht 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula Boats 280 Sun Sport 2008 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
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model48 Yacht
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches168
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) Light Load & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m) Light Load w/ Hardtop & Mast Light: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.72
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches186
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail35,050 lbs. (15,898 kg) w/ Hardtop: 35,750 lbs. (16,216 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg16215.91
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3575
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters15.54
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet51
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 0 in. (15.54 m) Less Bow Platform: 48 ft. 0 in. (14.63 m)
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches612
Length overall - Inches360
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCummins Twin QSM 66
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) Guest Stateroom: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower