Formula - 270 Bowrider (2013-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 3.8 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 9.7 sec. |
| Test Power | 1 x 430-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG |
| Transmission | Bravo III |
| Ratio | N/A |
| Props | N/A |
| Load | 2 persons, 3/7 fuel, no water, 50 lbs. of gear |
| Climate | 85 deg.; 78% humidity; wind: 0 mph; seas; calm |
| Length Overall | 27' 0'' 8.23 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8' 6'' 2.59 m |
| Draft | 40'' 1.02 m |
| Dry Weight | 6,200 lbs. 2,812 kg |
| Tested Weight | N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 gal. 379 L |
| Water Capacity | 14 gal. 53 L |
| Bridge Clearance | 7' 9'' 2.36 m |
| Deadrise/Transom | 22 deg. |
| Max Headroom | open |
| Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the latest information available on this boat model. | |
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | Total GPH | MPG | NMPG | Range | NM Range | dBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.40 | 2.79 | 2.42 | 251 | 218 | 66 |
| 1000 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 2.25 | 2.62 | 2.28 | 236 | 205 | 70 |
| 1500 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 4.00 | 1.85 | 1.61 | 167 | 145 | 70 |
| 2000 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 6.70 | 1.38 | 1.20 | 124 | 108 | 76 |
| 2500 | 22.4 | 19.5 | 8.65 | 2.59 | 2.25 | 233 | 203 | 79 |
| 3000 | 28.6 | 24.8 | 11.00 | 2.60 | 2.26 | 234 | 203 | 81 |
| 3500 | 35.0 | 30.4 | 13.50 | 2.59 | 2.25 | 233 | 203 | 86 |
| 4000 | 40.4 | 35.1 | 23.25 | 1.74 | 1.51 | 156 | 136 | 85 |
| 4500 | 46.8 | 40.7 | 27.75 | 1.69 | 1.47 | 152 | 132 | 88 |
| 4760 | 53.3 | 46.3 | 31.55 | 1.69 | 1.47 | 152 | 132 | 88 |
Performance Chart
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.