Research 2013 - Thunderbird Formula Boats - 270 Bowrider

Day boating reaches an all time high for Formula BR owners. Great performance, solid reliability and the latest upgrades in technology are only the beginning of the complete satisfaction Formula owners enjoy out on the water. At first glance, the sleek lines and standout graphics insist this is the absolute best in day boat design and styling. Then, looking closely, consistent detailing throughout each model, including all-new cabin decor for 2012, impresses even the most demanding perfectionist.

Every BR model lives up to Formula's long standing reputation of superior quality and excellent performance. Even the smaller models prove to be first rate with extra features and a smooth, spirited ride. The 240 through the 310 are available as either bowrider or cabin models, and each offers striking Imron graphic and color choices.

Each cockpit includes a stow-away table along with comfortably contoured seating plus an aft facing lounge for two that easily extends into a sun lounge. Beginning with the 290 and continuing through the Super Sports, the main wrap-around lounge seating also converts to an expansive upholstered area for relaxing and sunning. Choices of the intensified Metallic hull finish are Silver Diamond, Black or Blue. The striking FX logo repeats in seating embroidery and custom carpeting while blue LED lighting is visible at every turn. The carbon-fiber composite dash, wetbar countertop and trim accents along with Livorsi Mega Series gauges complete the FX mystique. The FX Extreme graphic features Silver Diamond Metallic Imron from the waterline up over the entire exterior and continuing throughout the cockpit. All this riveting eye appeal definitely adds up to spectacular boats in a class all their own.
Draft: 3 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 100
Water tank capacity: 14
Holding tank capacity: 13
Standard features:
Exterior Features
NMMA Yacht Certification
10-year Structural Warranty
Transferable 5-Year Formula Guard Limited Protection Plan
Imron graphic A, B or C with cockpit accent striping
Pressure-treated Perma Panel structural hull matrix
Foam-filled hull cavities
Chemically bonded and thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint
Heavy-duty PVC gunwale with stainless steel insert
Concealed fiberglass anchor locker with stainless steel beach ladder
Stainless steel hardware and 316L stainless steel welded rails
Six custom Formula logo-cast cleats
Stainless steel fuel fill with integral vent
Polished stainless steel engine vent grilles
Two portlights with screens
Two polished Bomar venting hatches with screens
Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield with center walk-thru
Windshield wiper
Electric horn
316L stainless steel transom grab rails with tow eye and swim platform boarding rail
Clarion waterproof transom-mounted stereo remote control
Extended integrated swim platform with concealed stainless steel swim ladder
Portside transom trunk storage


Cockpit FeaturesContinuous molded cockpit liner
Dash panels with brushed graphite finish and wood burl accents
Complete Livorsi illuminated instrumentation, domed with chrome bezels
Dash panel-mounted Ritchie compass
Digital depth sounder
Side-mount shift/throttle control with trim switch inlaid in burl panel
Safety ignition stop switch with tether
Tilt steering wheel with wood or silver brushed metallic accents
Auxiliary 12V outlet
Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches with E-T-A circuit breakers
Clarion AM/FM/CD stereo with high-power output, waterproof dash-mounted multi-feature remote control and four 6 1/2" marine-grade speakers with polished stainless steel grilles
iPod/MP3 port
Thirteen polished stainless steel drink holders
Cockpit/swim platform blue/white LED courtesy lights
Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring PreFixx coating, Tenera element-resistant thread, DriFast foam and StarLite XL synthetic marine panel construction
Twin dual-position helm and passenger bucket seating
L-shaped aft lounge seating with Igloo cooler, fire extinguisher and trash container below
Removable cockpit table
Starboard side lounge seat
Aft-facing sun lounge with storage below converts to full-length sunpad
Starboard gear storage locker
Battery on/off switch
In-floor ski and wakeboard storage
Coaming side storage
Bow tonneau and cockpit covers in color-coordinated non-fading Sunbrella acrylic fabric with SeaMark with vinyl undercoating


Cabin FeaturesContinuous molded liner
Portable head unit
Carbon monoxide detector
Side panel storage


Engine FeaturesSingle engine installation
Courtesy lighting
Fume detector
Automatic fire extinguisher
Thru-bolted engine mounts
Marine battery with retainer
Active and passive galvanic corrosion protection systems
Bilge blowers
Automatic bilge pump
Stainless steel props