• Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat docked among other vessels under a clear sky. - 2The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat docked among other vessels under a clear sky. - 2
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat in dry dock, blue hull, side view. - 3The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat in dry dock, blue hull, side view. - 3
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with dual propellers, named "Sheer Bliss," on display. - 4The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with dual propellers, named "Sheer Bliss," on display. - 4
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with dual propellers, named "Sheer Bliss," docked in Cos Cob, CT. - 5The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with dual propellers, named "Sheer Bliss," docked in Cos Cob, CT. - 5
  • Slide: The Image of Close-up of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat hull with identification number. - 6The Image of Close-up of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat hull with identification number. - 6
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior with seating and table, featuring cup holders. - 7The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior with seating and table, featuring cup holders. - 7
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  • Slide: The Image of Storage compartment on a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with cooler inside. - 15The Image of Storage compartment on a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with cooler inside. - 15
  • Slide: The Image of Storage compartment of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with fire extinguisher and electrical equipment. - 16The Image of Storage compartment of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with fire extinguisher and electrical equipment. - 16
  • Slide: The Image of Electrical panel and fire extinguisher in 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat. - 17The Image of Electrical panel and fire extinguisher in 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat. - 17
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat interior with open storage compartment and cup holders. - 18The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat interior with open storage compartment and cup holders. - 18
  • Slide: The Image of Storage compartment in 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with fishing gear and pool noodles. - 19The Image of Storage compartment in 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with fishing gear and pool noodles. - 19
  • Slide: The Image of Interior view of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring sleek design elements. - 20The Image of Interior view of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring sleek design elements. - 20
  • Slide: The Image of Open storage compartment in 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat. - 21The Image of Open storage compartment in 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat. - 21
  • Slide: The Image of Storage compartment in a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, open with visible interior. - 22The Image of Storage compartment in a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, open with visible interior. - 22
  • Slide: The Image of Interior view of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring seating and storage. - 23The Image of Interior view of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring seating and storage. - 23
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat interior with compact marine toilet. - 24The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat interior with compact marine toilet. - 24
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior with sink and toilet. - 25The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior with sink and toilet. - 25
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior detail, featuring a storage compartment. - 26The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior detail, featuring a storage compartment. - 26
  • Slide: The Image of Storage compartment in a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with life jackets and boating gear. - 27The Image of Storage compartment in a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with life jackets and boating gear. - 27
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with cushioned seating and speakers. - 28The Image of Interior of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with cushioned seating and speakers. - 28
  • Slide: The Image of Interior seating of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring white upholstery. - 29The Image of Interior seating of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring white upholstery. - 29
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior seating with white upholstery and built-in speaker. - 30The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior seating with white upholstery and built-in speaker. - 30
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior seating with white and blue upholstery. - 31The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior seating with white and blue upholstery. - 31
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  • Slide: The Image of Interior view of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring white seating and sleek design. - 33The Image of Interior view of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring white seating and sleek design. - 33
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior with white leather seating and steering wheel. - 34The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior with white leather seating and steering wheel. - 34
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  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with controls and life preserver. - 36The Image of Interior of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with controls and life preserver. - 36
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider yacht certification and caution labels on interior panel. - 37The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider yacht certification and caution labels on interior panel. - 37
  • Slide: The Image of Control panel of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with throttle and switches. - 38The Image of Control panel of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with throttle and switches. - 38
  • Slide: The Image of Cockpit of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with Garmin navigation system and steering wheel. - 39The Image of Cockpit of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with Garmin navigation system and steering wheel. - 39
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  • Slide: The Image of Control panel of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with Fusion audio system. - 44The Image of Control panel of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with Fusion audio system. - 44
  • Slide: The Image of Garmin device on 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider dashboard, with cup holder and gauge. - 45The Image of Garmin device on 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider dashboard, with cup holder and gauge. - 45
  • Slide: The Image of Dashboard of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with Garmin GPSMAP X5. - 46The Image of Dashboard of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with Garmin GPSMAP X5. - 46
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with Garmin radar against a blue sky background. - 47The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with Garmin radar against a blue sky background. - 47
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with blue cover and clear sky background. - 48The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with blue cover and clear sky background. - 48
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider cruising on open water under clear skies. - 49The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider cruising on open water under clear skies. - 49
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  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with white seating and table, enclosed by windows. - 51The Image of Interior of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with white seating and table, enclosed by windows. - 51
  • Slide: The Image of Dashboard of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with gauges and compass. - 52The Image of Dashboard of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with gauges and compass. - 52
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  • Slide: The Image of Interior of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with white and blue seating. - 55The Image of Interior of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with white and blue seating. - 55
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat interior with open storage compartment and cup holders. - 56The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat interior with open storage compartment and cup holders. - 56
  • Slide: The Image of Storage compartment in a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring safety equipment. - 57The Image of Storage compartment in a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring safety equipment. - 57
  • Slide: The Image of Storage compartment on a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring a built-in cooler. - 58The Image of Storage compartment on a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, featuring a built-in cooler. - 58
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with life jackets and storage area. - 59The Image of Interior of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider with life jackets and storage area. - 59
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat bathroom with toilet and sink. - 60The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat bathroom with toilet and sink. - 60
  • Slide: The Image of Interior view of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with steering wheel and seating. - 61The Image of Interior view of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat with steering wheel and seating. - 61
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior with white seating and modern dashboard. - 62The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider interior with white seating and modern dashboard. - 62
  • Slide: The Image of Engine compartment of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, showcasing mechanical components. - 63The Image of Engine compartment of a 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat, showcasing mechanical components. - 63
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  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat interior with white cushioned seating. - 66The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat interior with white cushioned seating. - 66
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  • Slide: The Image of Anchor and rope storage in 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat compartment. - 69The Image of Anchor and rope storage in 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat compartment. - 69
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  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat on stands in a marina, surrounded by other vessels. - 71The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat on stands in a marina, surrounded by other vessels. - 71
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat on stands, parked outdoors under clear blue sky. - 72The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat on stands, parked outdoors under clear blue sky. - 72
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  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat propellers on pavement, showing dual outdrives. - 74The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat propellers on pavement, showing dual outdrives. - 74
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat on stands, blue and white hull, clear sky background. - 75The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat on stands, blue and white hull, clear sky background. - 75
  • Slide: The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat named "Sheer Bliss" docked at a marina. - 76The Image of 2003 Formula 280 Bowrider boat named "Sheer Bliss" docked at a marina. - 76
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2003 Formula 280 Bowrider

$39,900

Used

Boat in Stratford, CT 06615 US

builtBuilt in 2003
Year the boat was built
model

280 Bowrider

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (MERCRUISER, MERCRUISER)

Engine type and count
length

29.5 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Gas

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

NEW LISTING 12/4/25

SEE PICS OF EVERYTHING THIS BOAT HAS!

PICS TAKEN IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER AND AT DIFFERENT TIMES BUT CLEARLY SHOW THIS BOAT IS IN GOOD CONDITION!

PLEASE CONSIDER THIS BOAT BECAUSE OF FORMULA QUALITY AND THE FACT THIS OWNER HAS REALLY TAKEN CARE OF IT!

BOAT READY FOR SURVEY/SEA TRIAL IN SPRING 2026 WITH AGREED SALE PRICE AND DEPOSIT

OR BOAT CAN BE SOLD AS IS WITH ENGINES COMPRESSION CHECK AND WINTER DISCOUNT DURING THE MONTHS DEC 2025 THRU MAR 2026



Nominal Length
29.5ft
Length Overall
29.5ft
Beam
9.17ft
Drive Up Draft
3ft
Deadrise At Transom
21deg
Dry Weight
8200lb
Fresh Water Tanks
1gal
Fuel Tanks
1gal
Holding Tanks
2.6gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
MERCRUISER
Engine Model
6.2 MPI MX HORIZON
Total Power
320hp
Engine Hours
850
Engine Type
inboard-outboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Drive Type
stern
Engine 2
Engine Make
MERCRUISER
Engine Model
6.2 MPI MX HORIZON
Total Power
320hp
Engine Hours
850
Engine Type
inboard-outboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Drive Type
stern
OWNER NOTES:

2003 FORMULA 280 BR - EXCELLENT CONDITION, WELL MAINTAINED

THIS 2003 FORMULA 280BR IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION AND HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE.  WE HAVE COMPLETE SERVICE RECORDS FROM THE PAST FIVE YEARS, REFLECTING CONSISTENT CARE AND PROPER UPKEEP.

THE TWIN ENGINES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 800-850 AND FEATURE A CLOSED COOLING SYSTEM.  MANIFOLDS AND RISERS WERE REPLACED 4-5 YEARS AGO.  THE BOAT HAS PRIMARILY BEEN USED FOR SHORT RUNS FROM CAPTAINS COVE TO THE ANCHOR OFF PENFIELD BEACH, WITH ONLY ABOUT 5 ROUND TRIPS TO PORT JEFFERSON IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, THE BOAT HANDLES THE TRIP ACROSS THE SOUND EXTREMELY WELL.

RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE:

BRAND NEW BOW CUSHIONS IN 2023

FULLY FUNCTIONAL ELECTRIC COOLER

THIS FORMULA 280BR IS CLEAN, RELIABLE, AND READY FOR SUMMER 2026!

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/7/26Price decreased$39,900(-11.1%)
12/5/25Initial price$44,900

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