The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 vs Glastron GTS 160 CB 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 10,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013 at 16,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 618 lbs — 605 lbs more than the Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013 at 13 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 GTS 160 CB 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 12 gallons in the Glastron GTS 160 CB 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 GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.