When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 and the Glastron GT 249 2008 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 at 24,0 ft versus Glastron GT 249 2008 at 24,0 ft. At 4 437 lbs and 4 437 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The Glastron GT 249 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 56 gal and 56 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GS 249 SC 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 249 2008 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 249 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.