Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glacier Bay 3065 Center Console 2011 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 2011 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glacier Bay 3065 Center Console 2011 at 32,1 ft versus Glacier Bay 3070 Cuddy 2011 at 32,1 ft. At 137 lbs and 144 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 500 hp for the Glacier Bay 3065 Center Console 2011 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 2011 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 Year2011
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
Weight - DetailDry with Trailer: 13,700 lbs. (6,214 kg) Displacement: 11,400 lbs. (5,182 kg) Engine: 650 lbs. (294.8 kg)
Weight - DetailDry with Trailer: 14,400 lbs. (6,532 kg) Displacement: 12,100 lbs. (5,500 kg) Engine: 650 lbs. (294.8 kg)
Weight - kg6214.21
Weight - kg6531.72
Weight - lbs.137
Weight - lbs.144
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
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)
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