Formula 270 Bowrider

Bowrider / runabout · Current model source · by Formula

Key specs

Specifications

Length (LOA)27' (27 ft) source
Beam8' 6" (8.5 ft) source
Draft40 in source
Air draft / bridge clearance8' 7" (8.58 ft) (Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance w/Samson Sports Razor wakeboard tower'). Formula prints 'Bridge Clearance 5ft 0in 1.52 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/sport arch 7ft 9in 2.39 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/Samson Sports Razor wakeboard tower 8ft 7in 2.62 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/Sport Top 7ft 5in 2.26 m'.) source
Dry weight6525 lb source
Fuel capacity101 gal source
Water capacity14 gal source

Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.

Official model page on formulaboats.com

Builder

BrandFormula
Parent companyThunderbird Products source

Brochures and media

USCG recalls

No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.

Questions and answers

How long is the Formula 270 Bowrider?

The Formula 270 Bowrider is 27' long (27 ft), per the builder's published specs. source

What is the beam of the Formula 270 Bowrider?

The beam (width) is 8' 6" (8.5 ft). source

What is the maximum horsepower for the Formula 270 Bowrider?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Formula 270 Bowrider. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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How many people can the Formula 270 Bowrider carry?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Formula 270 Bowrider. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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How much fuel does the Formula 270 Bowrider hold?

Fuel capacity is 101 gallons. source

How much does the Formula 270 Bowrider weigh?

The published dry weight is 6,525 lb. A published dry weight does not include the fuel, water and gear you carry, so check exactly what the builder's figure covers (see the source). source

What does the Formula 270 Bowrider cost?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Formula 270 Bowrider. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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Is the Formula 270 Bowrider still in production?

It is listed as a current model on the builder's site. source

Will the Formula 270 Bowrider fit under a bridge?

The builder's published air draft (bridge clearance, the height above the waterline) is 8' 7" (8.58 ft). Note: Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance w/Samson Sports Razor wakeboard tower'). Formula prints 'Bridge Clearance 5ft 0in 1.52 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/sport arch 7ft 9in 2.39 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/Samson Sports Razor wakeboard tower 8ft 7in 2.62 m'; 'Bridge Clearance w/Sport Top 7ft 5in 2.26 m'. Load, trim, water level and added gear (antennas, radar, a raised top) change the real clearance, so leave a margin and check the source. source

Are there USCG recalls for the Formula 270 Bowrider?

We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source

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