Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 vs Glastron GTD 240 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 vs Glastron GTD 240 2020 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.
The Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GTD 240 2020 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GTD 240 2020 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 259 SC 2011 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 GTD 240 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelGS 259 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail81.25 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81.25
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail59.5 in. (1.51 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 72.5 in. (1.84 m) without arch
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters185.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches72.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7L Alpha MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 or 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower