Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 vs Glastron GTS 229 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 and the Glastron GTS 229 2013 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 259 SC 2010 at 24,8 ft versus Glastron GTS 229 2013 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 tips the scales at 545 lbs — 512 lbs more than the Glastron GTS 229 2013 at 33 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 GTS 229 2013 caps at 9. 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 GTS 229 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 259 SC
ModelGTS 229
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Detail81.5 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Inches81.5
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 91.5 in. (2.32 m) without arch
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters233.68
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches91.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches264
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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people10 or 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)