Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 vs Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 vs Glastron GT 180 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 259 SC 2010 measures 24,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 tips the scales at 5 450 lbs - 3 950 lbs more than the Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 at 1 500 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 24,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 259 SC
ModelGT 180 Bowrider
Model Year2010
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Bridge clearance - Detail81.5 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 91.5 in. (2.32 m) without arch
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Centimeters233.68
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches91.5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (.72 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.5450
Weight - lbs.1500
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches205
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
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 - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha 90 TLRD
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people10 or 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 2500 (painted)