Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 215GX 2022 vs Glastron GS 259 SC 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 215GX 2022 vs Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 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 Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron 215GX 2022 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron 215GX 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 24,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron 215GX 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24.83
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches298
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail81.25 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81.25
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail59.5 in. (1.51 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 72.5 in. (1.84 m) without arch
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters185.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches72.5
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg) with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5450
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7L Alpha MerCruiser
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGS 259 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee