Research 2020 - Formula Boats - 240 Bowrider

~An upscale runabout

From stem to stern, everything about the Formula Bowrider series is designed to meet your needs and maximize your fun and relaxation on the water. This is where excellence meets sophistication, and superiority meets authenticity. The 240 BR is an upscale sport boat, one that combines Formula prestige with your personal touch.
Draft: 3 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 55
Water tank capacity: 10
Standard features:
Specifications
Length 24' 0" 7.32 m
LOA with Extended Swim Platform 25' 4" 7.72 m
Maximum Beam 8' 6" 2.59
Approximate Weight 5,000 lbs 2,268 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 gal 208 L
Water Capacity 10 gal 38 L
Bridge Clearance 4' 8" 1.42 m
Bridge Clearance w/Sport Arch 7'8" 1.42 m
Bridge Clearance w/Samson Sports Razor wakeboard tower 8'3" 2.51 m
Draft 36" 0.91 m
Deadrise 20 degrees 20 degrees


Exterior
NMMA/CE Certification
Transferable 5-Year Formula Guard Limited Protection Plan w/ 10-year Structural Warranty (USA only)
Ashland Maxguard LE gelcoat
Standard graphic in A, B or C w/Axalta Chroma Premier basecoat & Imron Elite clearcoat
Pressure-treated Perma Panel structural hull matrix w/ foam-filled hull cavities
Chemically bonded & thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint
Heavy-duty PVC gunwale w/stainless insert
Concealed fiberglass anchor locker
Stainless hardware & 316L welded rails
Stainless Formula logo-cast cleats (6), fuel fill & polished engine grilles
Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield w/polished stainless top frame & center walk-thru
Electric horn
316L transom grab rail w/tow eye
Clarion waterproof transom-mounted stereo control
Integrated swim platform w/concealed stainless swim ladder & swim platform boarding rail


Cockpit
Continuous molded cockpit liner
Molded fiberglass dash in Charcoal or Mocha w/ high-gloss black & dark woodgrain finish panels, Ritchie compass, digital depth sounder, illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches w/ E-T-A circuit breakers, digital illuminated instrumentation w/chrome bezels, auxiliary 12V outlet, dual USB charging port, smartphone dash pocket w/ iPod/MP3 port & tilt wheel in leather wrapped stainless
Side-mount shift/throttle control w/trim switch
Mercury Marine Active Trim system (Merc engines only)
Bennett tab switches w/indicators Safety ignition tether
Mercury DTS control system w/ SmartTow & SmartCraft, Volvo EVC system or Ilmor electronic shift & throttle
Clarion AM/FM stereo w/iPod/USB port, Bluetooth, waterproof dash-mounted control, six 6.5" speakers w/400W amplification, smartphone dash pocket & auxiliary 12V outlet
5 dual USB charging ports – 2 in aft cockpit, 2 in bow & 1 at sunpad
15 polished stainless drink holders
Cockpit/swim platform blue/white LED courtesy lights
Fire extinguisher
Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring PreFixx coating, Tenara element-resistant thread, DriFast foam & StarLite XL synthetic marine panel construction
Double-wide convertible helm seat w/articulating bottom
Modular bow seating w/removable seat bottom
Starboard gear storage locker
In-floor ski & wakeboard storage
Portside convertible lounge w/trash container below
U-shaped lounge seating w/molded-in cooler below
Aft-facing sun lounge w/dual-position backrest & trunk storage w/fenders (2 included) & accessory outlet below
Battery on/off switch w/parallel
Woven cockpit mat


Head
Continuous molded liner
Concealed, one-piece locking door
Side panel storage counter
Portable head unit
Washed Oak, Baltic Birch or Gray Wash woodgrain-finish flooring
Carbon monoxide detector


Engine Room
Single engine installation w/thru-bolted engine mounts
Motorized hatch lift
Courtesy lighting, fume detector & auto fire extinguisher
Start & aux batteries w/retainers
20-amp battery charger
Galvanic corrosion protection systems
Bilge blower & automatic bilge pump
Bennett hydraulic trim tabs
Stainless props

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