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Formula Boats - 280 Bowrider - For Sale

Designed for spirited days on the water, the 280 BowriderfromFormula Boatssits in themotor yachtclass and rides on afiberglass hullDeep Vee foundation. Represented by Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales, it blends confident handling with practical capacities for memorable outings.

Selecting a 280 Bowrider

Choosing the 280 Bowrideris about pairing versatile size with proven construction. At 29 ft (8.84 m) LOA and 9 ft (2.79 m) of beam, it offers easy handling with ample cockpit space. Twin Mercruiser I/O power onGasunderscores straightforward performance and serviceability, while theDeep Veehull adds composed ride quality. One head, a 120-gallon fuel capacity, and a 20-gallon water capacity support full, comfortable days on the water. If you’re seeking a nimblemotor yachtwith a durablefiberglass hullbuild, Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales can guide your decision with confidence.

Features of the Model

Deep Vee hull for confident running in a variety of conditions

Twin-engine Mercruiser I/O propulsion, Gas fuel

Practical onboard amenities with 1 head

Durable fiberglass hulland fiberglass deck

Balanced dimensions for day cruising and entertaining

Technical Specifications

Builder: Formula Boats

Model: 280 Bowrider

Classification: motor yacht

Hull: fiberglass and plastic; Configuration: Deep Vee

LOA: 29 ft (8.84 m)

Beam: 9 ft (2.79 m)

Draft (min): 9.843 ft (3 m)

Draft (max): 18.591 ft (5.6666 m)

Engines: 2 x Mercruiser; Type: I/O; Fuel: Gas

Heads: 1

Fuel capacity: 120 gal

Water capacity: 20 gal

Deck material: Fiberglass

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and a tailored purchase plan for the 280 BowriderbyFormula Boats, contact Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage support covers consultation, vessel selection, negotiation, documentation, and closing coordination.

Questions and Answers

Q: What are the dimensions of the 280 Bowrider? A: Overall length is29 ft (8.84 m)and beam is9 ft (2.79 m), providing a stable, manageable footprint.

Q: What is the draft range? A: The draftranges from9.843 ft (3 m) minto18.591 ft (5.6666 m) max, reflecting the running and static profiles.

Q: What propulsion does it use? A: It’s powered by 2 x Mercruiserengines withI/Odrives, running onGasfor straightforward performance and maintenance.

Q: How is the hull and deck built? A: The hull is a Deep Veeconstructed as afiberglass hulldesign, with aFiberglassdeck for durability.

Q: Who can help me purchase this model? A: Reach out to Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Sales. We’ll help you secure thismotor yacht—the280 BowriderbyFormula Boats—with expert brokerage guidance.

Owner Experience Review

Owners typically run the 280 BowriderfromFormula Boatsas a family dayboat for cruising, sandbar socials, and weekend leisure, with the small cabin used for occasional overnights. The cockpit layout draws frequent praise: a roomy tiered helm and a large U-shaped settee that converts to a sun lounge, plus sensible storage and a compact day-use galley. Below, there’s an enclosed head with sink and an opening port; sleeping space is limited, and one long-term owner noted the dinette was too short to sleep a seven-year-old. Some buyers ultimately moved to fishing-style boats when angling became the priority.

On the water, the deep-V hull delivers a composed ride in chop and better-than-expected offshore manners for this size, though a few voices point out that in their local seas the boat feels light and could use more weight for stability. Performance feels brisk, and twin packages (e.g., twin 260-hp MerCruisers) are reported to push toward roughly 40–45 knots. Forum advice often sums it up simply: if you want a dayboat to relax on, a larger bow rider like the 280 Bowriderfits the brief.

Ownership notes consistently highlight maintenance items to watch—especially in salt water—including corrosion and wear on exhaust risers/manifolds and outdrives. Listings commonly show replacements such as manifolds, batteries, impellers and a fuel pump, and owners/techs recommend closed-cooling or thorough freshwater flushing after use. For boats with 7.4-liter engines, mechanics warn about possible water ingestion via the exhaust and advise careful inspection of the risers during a survey.

Pros and Cons

Deep-V hull rides composed in chop with good offshore manners for its size.

Spacious cockpit with a large U-shaped settee that converts to a sun lounge and a tiered helm.

Brisk performance; twin packages have been reported to approach roughly 40–45 knots.

Small cabin with limited berths; the dinette length may be too short even for a child.

Mixed feedback on stability in heavier local seas, with some wishing for more weight.

Saltwater use accelerates wear on exhaust risers/manifolds and outdrives, demanding diligent upkeep.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
280 Bowrider	29' 0" (8.84 m)	9' 0" (2.79 m)	9' 10" (3 m) – 18' 7" (5.67 m)	-	-
330 Crossover Bowrider	34' 0" (10.54 m)	10' 0" (3.12 m)	9' 7" (2.92 m)	-	-
40 Cruiser	41' 0" (12.50 m)	12' 0" (3.81 m)	9' 0" (2.75 m)	-	-
34PC	34' 0" (10.36 m)	11' 0" (3.50 m)	-	-	-
310 BR	31' 0" (9.45 m)	9' 0" (2.87 m)	9' 10" (3 m)	-	-
Formula 400 SS	40' 0" (12.19 m)	11' 0" (3.35 m)	10' 8" (3.25 m)	-	-
37 PC	38' 0" (11.71 m)	12' 0" (3.66 m)	8' 2" (2.50 m)	37 kn / 47 kn	-
430 Super Sport Crossover	43' 0" (13.11 m)	12' 0" (3.66 m)	11' 9" (3.58 m)	46 kn / 68 kn	-
26 Bow Rider	27' 0" (8.43 m)	8' 0" (2.59 m)	3' 3" (1 m) – 12' 4" (3.75 m)	28 kn / 42 kn	-
330 CBR	33' 0" (10.06 m)	10' 0" (3.14 m)	6' 11" (2.11 m) – 10' 2" (3.10 m)	32 kn / 52 kn	13