Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 289 SC 2011 vs Glastron GTD 180 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 289 SC 2011 vs Glastron GTD 180 2021 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 289 SC 2011 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GTD 180 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GS 289 SC 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GTD 180 2021 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 289 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 289 SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GTD 180 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelGS 289 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inchesnot available
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℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail101 in. (2.57 m) Cockpit: 30 in. (0.76 m) Maximum: 109 in. (2.77 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters276.86
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches109
Depth - Inchesnot available
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet20
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 Gi DP
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max400 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower