Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glacier Bay 3065 Center Console 2010 vs Glacier Bay 3070 Cuddy 2011 — A Close Look at Two Catamarans
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glacier Bay 3065 Center Console 2010 and the Glacier Bay 3070 Cuddy 2011 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?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 500 hp for the Glacier Bay 3065 Center Console 2010 and 500 hp for the Glacier Bay 3070 Cuddy 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Glacier Bay 3065 Center Console 2010 and Glacier Bay 3070 Cuddy 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeGlacier Bay
MakeGlacier Bay
Model3065 Center Console
Model3070 Cuddy
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Beam10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Beam - Meters3.25
Beam - Meters3.25
Beam - Inches128
Beam - Inches128
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (68.58 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71.12 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches28
Length - Feet32.08
Length - Feet32.08
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.78 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.78 m)
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Inches385
Length overall - Inches385
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDry with Trailer: 14,400 lbs. (6,532 kg) Displacement: 12,100 lbs. (5,500 kg) Engine: 650 lbs. (294.8 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6531.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.144
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Horsepower500 hp
Horsepower500 hp
Performance
Maximum speed44 mph (70.8 km/h with max hp)
Maximum speed40 mph (64.4 km/h)
Operational Info
StorageFish Well: 16 x 16 x 66 in. (41 x 41 x 168 cm)
StorageFish Well: 16 x 16 x 66 in. (41 x 41 x 168 cm)
Water capacity40 gal. (151.42 l)
Water capacity40 gal. (151.42 l)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal18