Matching a flat Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009 against a modified vee Glasstream 328 Pro-XS 2013 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 328 Pro-XS 2013 measures 32,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,2 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 — 1 122 lbs more than the Glasstream 328 Pro-XS 2013 at 53 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 700 hp, the Glasstream 328 Pro-XS 2013 has a 640-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 17 Flats Flite 2009 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Glasstream 328 Pro-XS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Glasstream 328 Pro-XS 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glasstream 328 Pro-XS 2013 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glasstream 17 Flats Flite 2009 at 16,8 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.