Experience luxury from bow to aft on this perfect family vessel.
By Walt Jennings
Getting started in boating is always an adventure, but getting started in a high-quality boat is even more exciting, and that is why we here at PBC decided to look at the upscale Formula 240 bowrider. In looking at this boat, we started at the bow and the first thing we noticed was the nice anchor locker with an anchor line grove so you could close the anchor hatch onto with the anchor line deployed – a feature not found on many boats.
You can fit five adults in the high-quality u-shaped vinyl bow seats with storage bins underneath. Moving aft, the helm seat is unique as it is wide enough for two adults and features a flip up bolster for when you want to sit higher at the helm, plus the helm backrest is reversible (i.e. it flips forward) for when you want to sit there while drifting or at anchor and enjoy the action behind you – a nice touch not found on many boats.
Behind the leather wrapped steering wheel you will find a wealth of gauges that tell you everything you would want to know about the boats mechanical operations including a dozen toggle switches. Opposite the helm in the passenger helm seat the entire dash configuration swings out and opens up a step down compartment big enough to change clothes in and use a porta potty.
Behind the helm the main deck has U-shaped seating for five adults with a ton of storage underneath, including an insulated ice chest, a trash box, and grab bars, cup holders, and USB charging ports everywhere.
Whether you are pulled up onshore, at the sandbar, or rafting up with other boats, the aft helm backrest will slide forward to form an 8-foot long sun pad big enough for three adults (or several kids) to stretch out on and watch the world go by.
Specifications
Length: 24 ft
Beam: 8 ft 6 in
Dead Rise: 20 degrees
Draft: 36 in
Fuel Capacity: 55 gal
Boat Weight: 5,150 lbs
Passenger Capacity: 9
Maximum Horsepower: 350 I/O
MSRP: $240,000 USD
For more information: www.formulaboats.com
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