Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 Sport Cruiser 2007 vs Glastron GT 180 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 259 Sport Cruiser 2007 vs Glastron GT 180 2009 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 Sport Cruiser 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 180 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 259 Sport Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 5 525 lbs — 5 510 lbs more than the Glastron GT 180 2009 at 15 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 GS 259 Sport Cruiser 2007 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 180 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 259 Sport Cruiser 2007 carries 56 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 180 2009. 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 GT 180 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GS 259 Sport Cruiser 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 180 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 180 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 259 Sport Cruiser 2007 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
ModelGS 259 Sport Cruiser
ModelGT 18
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (.91 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimeters213.36
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches84
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detail5,525 lbs. (2,506 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kg2506.1
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.5525
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Meters7.57
Length - Meters5.21
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches1
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
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 max220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)