Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 245 2021 vs Glastron SSV 170 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 245 2021 vs Glastron SSV 170 2009 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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 245 2021 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron SSV 170 2009 at 16,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.16 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches203
Beamnot available
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches88
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelSSV 17
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)