Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 249 2013 vs Glastron GT 185 2008 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GS 249 2013 and the Glastron GT 185 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 249 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 185 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 249 2013 tips the scales at 4 437 lbs — 2 122 lbs more than the Glastron GT 185 2008 at 2 315 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 GT 185 2008 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GS 249 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 249 2013 carries 56 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 185 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GS 249 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 185 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GS 249 2013 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 185 2008 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail4,437 lbs. (2,013 kg)
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg2012.59
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.4437
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.04 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches81
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches44
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
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 - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 10 in. (8.18 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3000S (painted)