Research Formula Boats

Setting yet another high standard, Formula has combined the 260 SS with the luxury expected and the practicality that a day boater needs and wants. The 260 SS measures 28' with an 8'6" beam. The sleek, 22º deep-V hull reflects Formula's eminent performance heritage.
Draft: 2 ft. 8 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 92
Water tank capacity: 15
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
· Six 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
· Molded in-dash forward deck access steps w/316L stainless steel handrail
· 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, two 150W 6 1/2" 2-way marine-grade speakers w/polished stainless steel grilles & separate tweeters
· Six-month subscription to Sirius™ Satellite Radio digital broadcast
· iPod™/MP3 port
· Nine 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
· 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
· Sliding/locking cabin door
· Cherry woodgrain-finish entry steps
· Custom patterned carpet
· Ultraleather™ U-shaped forward dinette lounge/double berth w/high-gloss Deep Cherry wood table & filler cushion
· Custom décor pillows & draperies
· Two 150W 6 1/2" 2-way marine-grade speakers
· Concealed portable head unit
· 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
· Bennett® hydraulic trim tabs
· Polished stainless steel props