Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glacier Bay 3480 Ocean Runner 2006 vs Glacier Bay 3490 Ocean Runner 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glacier Bay 3480 Ocean Runner 2006 vs Glacier Bay 3490 Ocean 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.
The Glacier Bay 3490 Ocean Runner 2008 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Glacier Bay 3480 Ocean Runner 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glacier Bay 3490 Ocean Runner 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Glacier Bay 3480 Ocean Runner 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glacier Bay 3490 Ocean Runner 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glacier Bay 3490 Ocean Runner 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glacier Bay 3480 Ocean Runner 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 6 in. (10.55 m)
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet34
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters10.52
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches414
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.04
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches159
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches48
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail19,800 lbs. (8,981 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg8981.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.198
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity60 gal. (227 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlacier Bay
Modelnot available
Model3490 Ocean Runner
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max380 hp (2,834 kW)