Formula Boats Model Year 2026: What’s New and Updated

Formula Boats has officially introduced Model Year 2026 updates, refining design, comfort, technology, and onboard experience across the entire lineup. These updates build on Formula’s reputation for quality and innovation while responding to how owners actually use their boats — from day boating on the Great Lakes to extended cruising and entertaining.

This guide serves as a factual reference page outlining the confirmed changes from Model Year 2025 to Model Year 2026.

Exterior Paint & Graphics Updates

For 2026, Formula Boats refreshed exterior styling across multiple series:

• Updated Standard and Flagship exterior graphics on:

  • Super Sport Crossovers (SSC)

  • All Sport Crossovers (ASC)

  • Sun Sports (SS)

  • Bowriders (BR)

  • Crossover Bowriders (CBR)

• Champagne Silver Metallic introduced as a new paint option

• Chrome Illusion paint discontinued after Model Year 2025

• Silver Diamond Metallic replaces Chrome Illusion on the Formula 430 SSC

These changes modernize the exterior appearance while maintaining Formula’s signature lines.

New Interior Décor Collections for 2026

Formula Boats introduced three new décor collections, offering distinct interior atmospheres:

Silver Tides

• Gray wall coverings and carpet trim

• Clean, contemporary coastal styling

Harbor Sands

• Tan wall coverings and carpet trim

• Warm, beach-inspired tones

FormulaFlex™

• Performance-focused interior fabrics

• Designed for durability, comfort, and active boating lifestyles

500 SSC Interior Enhancements

• Matched-Grain Cabinetry now standard equipment

• Camden flat black and Corbyn satin nickel cabinet hardware available

• Flat black faucets available in salon and cabin galleys

Cockpit Upholstery & Seating Enhancements

Seating materials and styling received significant attention for 2026:

• New Aero embossed upholstery pattern

  • Available in White, Moondust, and Morning Sand

• UltraFabrics® marine-grade seating available in bow and aft cockpit seating on the 500 SSC

• New accent vinyl options:

  • Mamba Ebony

  • Mamba Metallic Ultramarine

  • Mamba Metallic Silver

• New embossed alcove vinyl: Fractal Ebony

• Black Trim Package now includes heat-applied black Formula logos

These upgrades enhance durability, tactile comfort, and long-term appearance.

Standard Equipment Changes for Model Year 2026

Formula Boats refined standard equipment to reflect modern usage and technology:

• Seakeeper 10 replaces Seakeeper 9 on the Formula 500 SSC

• Wind-Armor® Weather Doors now standard on:

  • Formula 387 CCS

  • Formula 387 CCF

• Blu-ray disc players discontinued; HDMI connectivity standard

• Seakeeper 5-inch display removed

• Mercury VesselView 704 replaces VesselView 703 and 903 displays

• Coffee maker standard on:

  • 380 SSC

  • 400 SSC

  • 430 SSC

  • 430 ASC

• Windshield wash systems standard on the same models

• Cyclone Radar standard on the Formula 430 SSC and 430 ASC

• Swim Platform Sport Station with drink holders standard on the 430 SSC

Technology & Optional Equipment Updates

Several important technology and option changes were introduced for 2026:

• Cabin phone jacks removed from entertainment packages on:

  • 310 SS

  • 350 SS

  • 350 CBR

• reFLEX synthetic decking now available on Formula models 35 feet and under, including:

  • 240 BR

  • 270 BR

  • 290 BR

  • 310 SS / BR

  • 330 CBR

  • 350 SS / CBR

• Camera mounts reconfigured for symmetrical placement on select models

• New King Pin fender clip system, replacing Fender Pro clips while using the existing receiver

• White JL Audio cockpit speakers replaced with color-coordinated speakers

• Starlink satellite internet available on Formula CCF and CCS models

• KVH TracNet Coastal 5G/LTE Wi-Fi replaces LTE-1 systems on SSC and ASC models

• 7-inch Raymarine display with 7-inch Mercury VesselView available on the Formula 240 BR

• Livorsi Performance Gauges discontinued for Model Year 2026

Why the 2026 Updates Matter

The Model Year 2026 updates reflect Formula Boats’ focus on:

• Improved long-term durability

• Cleaner, more modern interiors

• Better connectivity and electronics integration

• Simplified, owner-focused equipment selections

Rather than dramatic redesigns, Formula refined the areas owners interact with most — seating, décor, technology, and everyday usability.

Learn More About Formula Boats

To explore current Formula Boats inventory, interior décor options, and model availability, visit Lakeside Formula, your authorized Formula Boats dealer serving the Great Lakes region.

This page will be updated as additional Formula Boats information becomes available.