Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 vs Glastron SSV 175 2010: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 and the Glastron SSV 175 2010 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 209 CC 2010 measures 20,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron SSV 175 2010 at 17,1 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 tips the scales at 2 832 lbs - 792 lbs more than the Glastron SSV 175 2010 at 2 040 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 209 CC 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron SSV 175 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 209 CC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron SSV 175 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 209 CC
ModelSSV 175
Model Year2010
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94.25 in. (2.39 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches94.25
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m) Maximum: 71 in. (1.8 m)
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 57 in. (1.45 m)
Depth - Centimeters180.34
Depth - Centimeters144.78
Depth - Inches71
Depth - Inches57
Draft [drive up] - Detail18.5 in. (0.47 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches18.5
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,832 lbs. (1,285 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs. (925 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1284.57
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.2832
Weight - lbs.2040
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches205
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 - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people7 or 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)