Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 vs Glastron GT 225 2010: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 and the Glastron GT 225 2010 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 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 225 2010 at 21,5 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 tips the scales at 6 500 lbs - 3 500 lbs more than the Glastron GT 225 2010 at 3 000 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 225 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 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 289 SC
ModelGT 225
Model Year2010
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beam99.5 in. (2.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inches99.5
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 - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m) Maximum: 59.5 in. (1.51 m)
Depth - Centimeters276.86
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Inches109
Depth - Inches59.5
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [drive up] inches16.5
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 - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg) with engine
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.6500
Weight - lbs.3000
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Feet30.33
Length - Feet21.5
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inches241
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)