Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 249 2013 vs Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 249 2013 vs Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 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 249 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 249 2013 tips the scales at 4 437 lbs — 4 159 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 at 278 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 205 Bowrider 2007 tops out at 135 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 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007. 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 205 Bowrider 2007 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 205 Bowrider 2007 at 2,0 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
ModelGS 249
ModelGT 205 Bowrider
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
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] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail4,437 lbs. (2,013 kg)
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg2012.59
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.4437
Weight - lbs.278
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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 - Feet2
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 - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 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 TRST 3000 (painted)