Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2011 vs Glacier Bay 3070 Isle Runner 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2011 vs Glacier Bay 3070 Isle Runner 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glacier Bay 3070 Isle Runner 2008 measures 32,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2011 at 27,0 feet (2011). At 65 lbs and 101 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 300 hp, the Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Glacier Bay 3070 Isle Runner 2008's 250-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 3070 Isle Runner 2008 carries 24 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Glacier Bay 3070 Isle Runner 2008 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glacier Bay 2740 Dual Console 2011 at 27,0 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
Model2740 Dual Console
Model3070 Isle Runner
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters3.25
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches128
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 8 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDry: 6,500 lbs
Weight - Detail10,100 lbs. (4,581 kg)
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kg4581.28
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.101
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail27
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.78 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.78
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches385
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (909 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max300 hp
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height10 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Heightnot available