When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glasstream 242 CCX 2013 and the Glasstream 260 TE 2013 are modified vee 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 — Glasstream 242 CCX 2013 at 23,9 ft versus Glasstream 260 TE 2013 at 26,8 ft. At 261 lbs and 315 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Glasstream 260 TE 2013 has a 200-hp advantage over the Glasstream 242 CCX 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 95 gal and 92 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glasstream 260 TE 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glasstream 242 CCX 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glasstream 260 TE 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glasstream 260 TE 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glasstream 242 CCX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.