Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 2006 vs Glastron MX 180 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 259 2006 vs Glastron MX 180 2013 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 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron MX 180 2013 at 17,1 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 259 2006 tips the scales at 5 535 lbs — 5 340 lbs more than the Glastron MX 180 2013 at 195 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 2006 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Glastron MX 180 2013 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 2006 carries 56 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Glastron MX 180 2013. 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 180 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GS 259 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron MX 180 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 180 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 17,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 259 2006 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
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 - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters213.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28-1/2 in. (72 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detailw/ 5.7 Gi Volvo Penta?: 5,535 lbs. (2,511 kg)
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (884 kg)
Weight - kg2510.63
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.5535
Weight - lbs.195
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet17.08
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee