Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 vs Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 and the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 are deep 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 measures 24,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 at 20,2 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 tips the scales at 2 832 lbs — 2 287 lbs more than the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 at 545 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 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 GS 209 CC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 209 CC
ModelGS 259 SC
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94.25 in. (2.39 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94.25
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m) Maximum: 71 in. (1.8 m)
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 91.5 in. (2.32 m) without arch
Depth - Centimeters180.34
Depth - Centimeters233.68
Depth - Inches71
Depth - Inches91.5
Draft [drive up] - Detail18.5 in. (0.47 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches18.5
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,832 lbs. (1,285 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1284.57
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - lbs.2832
Weight - lbs.545
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet24.83
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches298
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail81.5 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people10 or 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available