Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 vs Glastron GT 229 2013: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 and the Glastron GT 229 2013 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 at 24,0 ft versus Glastron GT 229 2013 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 tips the scales at 4 437 lbs - 1 137 lbs more than the Glastron GT 229 2013 at 3 300 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 GT 229 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 229 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 229 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 249 SC
ModelGT 229
Model Year2010
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Detail80.5 in. (2.04 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches80.5
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail80.5 in. (2.04 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 91 in. (2.31 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters231.14
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches91
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail4,437 lbs. (2,013 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - kg2012.59
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.4437
Weight - lbs.3300
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 10 in. (8.18 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)