Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 vs Glastron GT 225 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 vs Glastron GT 225 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 measures 27,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 225 2013 at 22,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 618 lbs — 585 lbs more than the Glastron GT 225 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.
The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 225 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 carries 72 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Glastron GT 225 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 GT 225 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 225 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 279 Sport Cruiser
ModelGT 225
Model Year2007
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
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail89 in. (2.26 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (.91 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters226.06
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches89
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail6,180 lbs. (2,803 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - kg2803.2
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.618
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters8.36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches329
Length overall - Inches264
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.63
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches64
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadManual china
Headnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 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)