Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 or the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010?

The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 is the longer of the two at 24,8 feet overall. The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 22,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 or the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 has the edge at 545 lbs dry weight versus 2 832 lbs for the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 has a documented max rating of 190 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 measures 102" wide, compared to 94" for the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 or the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010?

The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 45 gallons on the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007. That 11-gallon difference translates to roughly 33–55 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 and Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 and the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GS 259 SC 2010

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Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007

2007

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Glastron GS 259 SC 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 measures 24,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 22,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 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.

The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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 Cuddy Cabin 2007 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 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 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeGlastron

ModelGS 209 Cuddy Cabin

ModelGS 259 SC

Model Year2007

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

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise20℃

Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (.89 m)

Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 91.5 in. (2.32 m) without arch

Depth - Centimeters127

Depth - Centimeters233.68

Depth - Inches5

Depth - Inches91.5

Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.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) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta

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 - Meters6.15

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet2

Length - Feet24.83

Length - Inches2

Length - Inchesnot available

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

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

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typenot available

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta

Engine/s standardnot available

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

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max190 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)

Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people10 or 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4000 (painted)

Trailer - Detailnot available

Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 or the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010?

The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 is the longer of the two at 24,8 feet overall. The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 22,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 or the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 has the edge at 545 lbs dry weight versus 2 832 lbs for the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 has a documented max rating of 190 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 measures 102" wide, compared to 94" for the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 or the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010?

The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 45 gallons on the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007. That 11-gallon difference translates to roughly 33–55 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 and Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 and the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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