Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 vs Glastron GT 205 2008: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 and the Glastron GT 205 2008 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 measures 30,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 2008 at 20,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 tips the scales at 6 500 lbs - 3 720 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 2008 at 2 780 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 GT 205 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 carries 84 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 at 30,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 2008 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 289 SC
ModelGT 205
Model Year2010
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Detail83 in. (2.11 m) without arch 98 in. (2.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail101 in. (2.57 m) Cockpit: 30 in. (0.76 m) Maximum: 109 in. (2.77 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters276.86
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches109
Depth - Inches43
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.6500
Weight - lbs.2780
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Feet30.33
Length - Feet20
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)