Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 249 2013 vs Glastron MX 195 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 249 2013 vs Glastron MX 195 2006 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 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron MX 195 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 249 2013 tips the scales at 4 437 lbs — 1 462 lbs more than the Glastron MX 195 2006 at 2 975 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 MX 195 2006 tops out at 270 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 MX 195 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron MX 195 2006 is rated for 5 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 MX 195 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 195 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 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 Year2006
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 - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,975 lbs. (1,349 kg)
Weight - kg2012.59
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - lbs.4437
Weight - lbs.2975
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 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 - Feet19
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches232
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 - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 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