Research Formula Boats

The 260 Bowrider extends the striking design and smart ergonomics of the 260 Sun Sport to the open bow platform. Like the 280 Bowrider before it, the 260 BR offers more features and amenities than other boats of its size, melding luxury and performance in the traditional Formula fashion.
Draft: 2 ft. 8 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 92
Water tank capacity: 14
Holding tank capacity: 18
Standard features:
Exterior Features
· NMMA Yacht Certification
· 10-year Structural Warranty
· Transferable 5-Year Formula Guard® Limited Protection Plan
· Imron® graphic A or B w/cockpit accent striping
· Pressure-treated Perma Panel™ structural hull matrix
· Foam-filled hull cavities
· Chemically bonded & thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint
· Heavy-duty PVC gunwale w/stainless steel insert
· Concealed fiberglass anchor locker
· Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless steel welded rails
· Four custom Formula logo-cast cleats
· Stainless steel fuel fill w/integral vent
· Two portlights w/screens
· Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield w/center walk-thru
· Windshield wiper
· Air horn
· Ski/wakeboard swivel-head rope pylon
· Kenwood® waterproof transom-mounted stereo remote control
· Transom-mounted outdrive switches
· Extended integrated swim platform w/concealed stainless steel swim ladder
· Transom shower


Cockpit Features
· Continuous molded deck & cockpit liner
· Dash panels w/silver burl or wood finish
· Complete Livorsi® illuminated instrumentation, domed w/chrome bezels
· Ritchie® compass
· Digital depth sounder
· Shift/throttle control w/trim switch
· Safety ignition stop switch w/tether
· Dino™ tilt steering wheel w/silver burl or wood & brushed metallic insets
· Bennett® trim tab switches & indicators
· Auxiliary 12V outlet
· Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches w/E-T-A® circuit breakers
· Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo w/high-power output, waterproof dash-mounted multi-feature remote control, four 150W 6 1/2" marine-grade speakers w/polished stainless steel grilles & separate tweeters
· Six-month subscription to Sirius™ Satellite Radio digital broadcast
· iPod™/MP3 port
· Thirteen polished stainless steel drink holders
· Cockpit/swim platform blue/white LED courtesy lights w/hand-held remote control
· Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring PreFixx® coating, DriFast foam & StarLite® XL synthetic marine panel construction
· Twin command seating w/dual-position helm & companion seats
· Port lounge w/integrated storage
· Bow seating w/filler cushions
· Forward in-floor wakeboard storage
· Starboard storage locker
· U-shaped aft lounge seating w/storage
· Dual-height cockpit table w/filler cushion
· Molded wetbar w/integrated sink, Corian® countertop, concealed trash container, 17 1/2-quart Igloo® cooler & integral 316L stainless steel safety rail
· Demand water system
· Fire extinguisher
· Battery selector switch
· In-floor ski storage
· Concealed fender storage w/two fenders
· Custom patterned cockpit carpet
· Transom door
· Bimini top in color-coordinated non-fading Sunbrella® acrylic fabric w/SeaMark™ vinyl undercoating
· Bow tonneau & cockpit covers in color-coordinated non-fading Sunbrella acrylic fabric w/SeaMark w/vinyl undercoating


Cabin Features
· Continuous molded liner
· Curved, one-piece locking door
· Portable head unit
· Molded vanity w/stainless steel sink
· Carbon monoxide detector


Engine Features
· Single engine installation
· Motorized hatch lift
· Courtesy lighting
· Fume detector
· Automatic fire extinguisher
· Thru-bolted engine mounts
· Two marine batteries w/retainers
· Active & passive galvanic corrosion protection systems
· Bilge blowers
· Automatic bilge pump
· Polished stainless steel props