Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 2008 vs Glastron GTD 240 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 259 2008 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Glastron GS 259 2008 and Glastron GTD 240 2020 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelGS 259
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters213.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches84
Depth - 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 - Detail5,525 lbs. (2,506 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2506.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5525
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.57
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
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/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Engine/s standardnot 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 max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity18 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower