Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glacier Bay 237 Cuddy 2009 vs Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glacier Bay 237 Cuddy 2009 vs Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glacier Bay 237 Cuddy 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade 2008 at 26,0 ft. At 7 lbs and 46 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 280 hp, the Glacier Bay 237 Cuddy 2009 has a 130-hp advantage over the Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade 2008 carries 18 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Glacier Bay 237 Cuddy 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glacier Bay 237 Cuddy 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glacier Bay 237 Cuddy 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGlacier Bay
MakeGlacier Bay
Model237 Cuddy
Model2640 Renegade
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m) approximate with bimini
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,131 kg) 7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg) with trailer
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.46
Length - Meters7.52
Length - Meters7.95
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters7.95
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches313
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l) 315 mi (507 km) range established with 10% reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Horsepower280 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h) with max hp
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
StorageFish Well: 20 x 9 x 42 in.; 132 qt. (50 x 22 x 132 cm; 125 l) Integrated Cooler / Bait Well: 12 gal. (45 l)
Storagenot available
Water capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum people1
Maximum people8
Holding tank capacity - Detail4.5 gal. (17 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (57 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters18.93
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Gal4.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal15