Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 249 2013 vs Glastron GT 249 2008 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GS 249 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 GT 249 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GS 249 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 249 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 249 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 249 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20°
Deadrise20℃
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] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,437 lbs. (2,013 kg)
Weight - Detail4,437 lbs. (2,013 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg2012.59
Weight - kg2012.59
Weight - lbs.4437
Weight - lbs.4437
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 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 - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail80.5 in. (2.04 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters205.74
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches80.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.31
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 - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,745 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity18 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 10 in. (8.18 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available