Matching a flat Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009 against a modified vee Glasstream 242 CCX 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glasstream 242 CCX 2009 measures 23,9 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009 at 16,8 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 914 lbs more than the Glasstream 242 CCX 2009 at 261 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Glasstream 242 CCX 2009 has a 90-hp advantage over the Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glasstream 242 CCX 2009 carries 95 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 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 Glasstream 242 CCX 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glasstream 242 CCX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glasstream 242 CCX 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.