Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glacier Bay 2240 Dual Console 2010 vs Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2012 — A Close Look at Two Catamarans
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glacier Bay 2240 Dual Console 2010 and the Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2012 are catamaran designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 280 hp, the Glacier Bay 2240 Dual Console 2010 has a 278-hp advantage over the Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2012's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 12 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Glacier Bay 2240 Dual Console 2010 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2012 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glacier Bay 2240 Dual Console 2010 at 24,7 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeGlacier Bay
MakeGlacier Bay
Model2240 Dual Console
Model2740 Dual Console
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m) approximate with bimini
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 8 in
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches2
Length - Feet24.67
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Detail27
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,900 lbs. dry, with twin 150?s
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3129.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.69
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail10 ft. 1 in. keel to top of fiberglass hardtop
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches121
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Horsepower280 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max(2) 150 hp
Performance
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h with max hp)
Maximum speed42 mph / 1.5 mpg
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed22 mph / 2.3 mpg
Operational Info
StorageFish Well: 20 x 9 x 42 in.; 132 qt. (50 x 22 x 132 cm; 125 l) Integrated Cooler / Bait Well: 18 gal. (68 l)
Storagenot available
Water capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Water capacity20 gal
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail4.5 gal. (17 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal
Holding tank capacity - Liters18.93
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Gal4.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal15