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Anyone familiar with Glasstream boats?

Posted on 3/2/24 at 5:12 am
Posted by Trash_Panda
TN
Member since Jun 2023
90 posts
Posted on 3/2/24 at 5:12 am
Thinking of the 255 xs pro w/ the 400. Any experience with the brand and maybe this model?

Thanks
Posted by Doby
Lafayette
Member since Sep 2014
1727 posts
Posted on 3/2/24 at 11:06 am to
I’ve looked at them at shows a few times. The fit and finish is lacking and the hull/deck designs don’t make a lot of sense. It’s a really narrow beam for its size. When I checked out the guts the wiring was jumbled up, the deck/hull mesh at the rub rail usually has a pretty thick layer of caulk which means they don’t align very well, and the exposed fiberglass in compartments is barely painted. It’s comparable in weight to most in the class but I bet it porpoises like a bitch. I’d consider this a tier 3 boat.

The Glasstream would most likely be a good cruising boat for the weekend warrior. It looks sharp and is probably efficient. I would prefer other options for “near shore” blue water or fishing.

Other options:
Tier 2 - Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay
Tier 1 - Pathfinder 2400 Open or TRS.

Both boats are incredibly efficient, foam filled, and are true hybrid bay boats. They are relatively comparable in price and are made by reputable brands as real deal boats.
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
950 posts
Posted on 3/2/24 at 12:14 pm to
There are actually quite a few brands that are making 24-25 ft boats that fit in the large bay to hybrid category. Do yourself a favor and go to a couple boat shows.

Blackjack 256 coastal
Sportsman 247 OE
Robalo Cayman
Seaborn Lx 25

Check those out. Just to name a few.




This post was edited on 3/2/24 at 12:15 pm
Posted by TutHillTiger
Mississippi Alabama
Member since Sep 2010
43700 posts
Posted on 3/3/24 at 1:30 pm to
Wow I haven’t heard that name in a while. That boat company is as old as I am. (Almost )
Posted by Trash_Panda
TN
Member since Jun 2023
90 posts
Posted on 3/4/24 at 7:03 pm to
Got it. And appreciate the replies. We boat in TN and KY mostly on the big lakes. So I’m looking at something to cruise and play during the summer, and striper fish and such during offseason. Plus I want something that will move. Not so much worried about the bay boat as my wife loves to ride in the bow. Again, thanks all. good info
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