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 290 Formula Bowrider is our second largest upscale sport boat, one that combines Formula prestige with your personal touch.
Draft: 3 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 9 ft. 0 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 112
Water tank capacity: 19
Holding tank capacity: 23
Standard features: Specifications LOA 29' 0" 8.84 m LOA with Extended Swim Platform 31' 9" 9.68 m Maximum Beam 9' 2.74 m Approx. Weight 8,950 lbs 4,060 kg Fuel Capacity 112 gal 424 L Water Capacity (opt.) 19 gal 75 L Holding Tank Capacity (opt.) 22.5 gal 85 L Bridge Clearance 5' 10" 1.77 m Bridge Clearance w/arch 8' 2" 2.49 m Draft 40" 1.02 m Dead-rise 22 degrees 22 degrees
Exterior NMMA Yacht/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 w/stainless beach ladder 316L bow rails Stainless hardware & 316L welded rails Stainless Formula logo-cast cleats (6), fuel fill, polished engine grilles & port lights w/screens (2) Continuous tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield w/stainless top frame, center walk-thru & windshield wiper Concealed air horn 316L stainless transom grab rail & ski tow eye Clarion waterproof transom-mounted stereo control & two 61/2 ̋speakers Integrated swim platform w/concealed stainless swim ladder Transom shower Chrome-finished city water inlet
Cockpit Continuous molded deck & cockpit liner Molded fiberglass dash in Charcoal or Mocha w/Liquid Black panels, Ritchie compass, digital illuminated instrumentation w/chrome bezels, illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches w/E-T-A circuit breakers, auxiliary 12V outlet, dual USB charing port, tilt wheel in leather wrapped stainless & lockable under-dash storage compartment Electronic shift & throttle control Safety ignition tether & Bennett tab switches w/indicators Mercury DTS control system w/SmartCraft VesselView engine monitor, Volvo EVC system w/7” engine display or Ilmor electronic shift & throttle w/MERLIN Digital Dashboard - standard w/corresponding engines Raymarine Axiom 7 DV GPS widescreen color chartplotter w/depth sounder & remote keypad Mercury Marine Active Trim system - standard w/Merc engines Clarion AM/FM stereo w/dash-mounted control, iPod/MP3 port & six 61/2 ̋ speakers w/400W amplification Subscription-ready SiriusXM Satellite Radio Portside glovebox w/Clarion AM/FM stereo w/iPod/USB port, Bluetooth & auxiliary 12V outlet Five dual USB charging ports – aft cockpit (2) & bow (2) & sunpad (1) 19 polished stainless drink holders Cockpit/swim platform blue/white LED courtesy lights w/remote control 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 seat bottom Modular bow seating/sunpad system w/armrests & removable seat bottoms Starboard gear storage locker Forward in-floor wakeboard/ski storage Demand water system w/20-gallon capacity Portside convertible lounge seat L-shaped aft lounge seating w/integrated storage, trash container & molded-in cooler Color-coordinated oval cockpit table w/Corian top Aft-facing sun lounge w/multi-position backrest & trunk storage w/fenders (2 included) & accessory outlet below Fire extinguisher Disconnect switches for aux & start batteries Battery parallel emergency switch Stainless transom gate
Head Concealed, one-piece locking door Molded head compartment w/porcelain head unit, 23-gallon holding tank & dockside pumpout, molded vanity, sink w/faucet, Corian counter top & woodgrain-finish flooring Carbon monoxide detector
Engine Room Single or twin engine installation w/thru-bolted engine mounts Motorized hatch lift Courtesy lighting, fume detector & automatic fire extinguisher Twin start & aux batteries w/retainers 20-amp battery charger Galvanic corrosion protection systems Bilge blowers, automatic bilge pump & high water alarm Bennett hydraulic trim tabs Stainless props
Stereo;
Camper canvas;
Swim platform;
Optional features:
Exterior Flagship graphic in A, B or C full hullside color w/Axalta Chroma Premier basecoat & Imron Elite clearcoat Flagship Fusion in A, B, or C full hullside multi-color fade effect w/Axalta Chroma Premier basecoat & Imron Elite clearcoat Electric windlass w/75’ chain, polished stainless anchor & remote Polished stainless LED bow docking lights Four Formula logo fender clips Three blue LED underwater lights (2 for single engine packages Removable ski/wakeboard swivel-head rope pylon Radar arch w/mast light & white dual air horn Custom stainless sport arch w/mast light & wakeboard swivel-head rope mount Custom stainless sport top w/Sunbrella sun shade, mast light & raised wakeboard swivel-head rope mount Extended water sport swim platform w/four drink holders & under mount stainless swim ladder Extended water sport swim platform w/four drink holders, under mount swim seat & boarding step Woodgrain vinyl decking on swim platform Woodgrain vinyl decking on extended water sport swim platform 120V shorepower w/fail-safe galvanic isolator, 50-amp battery charger, 30-amp cord, transom hookup & 120V GFCI outlet Transom-mounted stainless propane grill w/infrared technology, stainless shelf & carrying case Stainless flagstaff w/American & Formula flags
Cockpit VHF radio w/antenna MerCruiser Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives (JPS) docking system Volvo sterndrive joystick control Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 S GPS widescreen color chartplotter w/depth sounder Ilmor OneTouch joystick vessel control (twin Ilmor engine package only) Ilmor OneTouch PRO joystick vessel control (twin Ilmor engine package only) JL Audio blue LED lighted chrome-finished speakers w/200W lighted cockpit subwoofer Cockpit blue LED lighting system Bow seating filler cushions & center backrest Color-coordinated molded wetbar w/integrated sink, Corian countertop, 171/2-quart Igloo cooler, trash container & integral 316L safety rail Color-coordinated molded wetbar w/integrated sink, Corian countertop, 120V/12V pullout refrigerator w/stainless front, trash container & integral 316L safety rail Cockpit heater (not available w/ Ilmor MPI-S engine packages) 12V inflator for towable floats w/storage pouch Woven cockpit mat Light-duty bow tonneau & cockpit cover in color-coordinated non-fading Sunbrella fabric – top of windshield All-weather bow tonneau & cockpit covers in color- coordinated non-fading Sunbrella fabric w/Seamark vinyl undercoating - over windsheild Bimini top in color-coordinated non-fading Sunbrella fabric w/SeaMark vinyl undercoating Front & side curtains w/easy-mount zippers & aft cockpit enclosure in color-coordinated non-fading Sunbrella fabric (not available w/Sport Top)
Head Manual porcelain head unit w/23-gallon holding tank & macerator w/Y-valve for discharge or dockside pumpout VacuFlush unit w/23-gallon holding tank & dockside pumpout VacuFlush unit w/23-gallon holding tank & macerator w/Y-valve for discharge or dockside pumpout Gray water holding system
Engine Room Mercury SeaCore saltwater protection system Volvo OceanX saltwater protection system Remote battery charging panel Engine freshwater flush system w/remote connections Captain’s Call exhaust w/diverters (Merc and Volvo V8-380C and V8-430CE only) Raw water strainer(s) (Ilmor only – standard on GDI-S and option on MPI-S engine packages)
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