Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 249 2008 vs Glastron GTD 180 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 249 2008 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 GT 249 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 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.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 249 2008 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GTD 180 2021 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
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelGT 249
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail80.5 in. (2.04 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters205.74
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches80.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,437 lbs. (2,013 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2012.59
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4437
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.31
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity18 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,745 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower