2000 Glastron GS249 5.0 Volvo Penta

[Cool It]

2000 Glastron GS249 5.0 Volvo Penta

hey guys<br /><br />Thinking about purchashing a 2000 Glastron GS 249 (24'10") with a 5.0 Volvo Penta with 71 hours.<br />listed with criusing speed of 20 knots and top speed at 28 knots-- How does that compute to MPH.<br />does anyone have a glastron out there-- any comments on this one-- said to be in mint condition-- supposed to look at it in a couple of days<br /><br />Thanks<br />Cool It !!!

 

[Cool It]

Re: 2000 Glastron GS249 5.0 Volvo Penta

Re: 2000 Glastron GS249 5.0 Volvo Penta

I forgot to mention this has a Dou-Prop.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Cool It !!!

 

[stevens]

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I know nothing about the boat in question, but you also ask about converting a number from knots to MPH.<br /><br />Any such conversion is a breeze with www.google.com<br /><br />In this case, type the following in the search box and hit enter:<br /><br />28 knots in mph<br /><br />Similarily, it will also take conversions such as:<br /><br />20 degrees celsius in fahrenheit<br />5/16 inch in mm<br />20 sq feet in sq m<br />1,6 gallons in liters<br />6 feet 2 inches in cm<br /><br />and so on... Haven't found a conversion yet that stumped it.

 

[project hunter]

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Re: 2000 Glastron GS249 5.0 Volvo Penta

I have a glastron and my friends have 2 others. They are decent boats I have the same motor and I do like it. Just make sure you dont pay top dollar for it and be ready to do the nickel dime stuff that will fail. Check the value on nada and dont be to concerned about all the options on the boat and you'll be happy

 

[Cool It]

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Thanks Guys<br /><br />I dont like the sound of the nickel and dime stuff because that as we know can cost $$ when talking about boats!!!!<br /><br />Thanks<br />COOL IT

 

[dajohnson53]

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I always use a +/- 10% factor for quick and dirty conversions (knots X 1.1 = mph; mph X .9 = knots). It's not precise, but close. If you want to be really exact, doing it in your head, split the differnce between 10 and 20% and you'll be almost right on. 1.1 is easy to do in my head and gets me within 1 mph or closer at "normal" boat speeds, usually.

 

[Cool It]

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Thanks<br /><br />I am going to look at the Glastron this morning the seller corrected himself on the speed ,said wot is about 42 mph -- we will see!!<br />any other thoughts on this boat<br /><br />Also might look at a 1999 2452 Bayliner 5.7 merc -any thoughts on this boat !!!<br /><br />Thanks<br />COOL IT

 

[cuzner]

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You talking about a ciera or clasic?, Ciera is a nice looking boat!!, the clasic is damn ugly (my opinion) but has a great layout for fishing. The ciera has nice layout to.. but seems more geared to entertaining and family cruising.Personaly I would'nt be afraid to buy either.. that 5.7 should push it along pretty good to.<br /><br /> Jim

 

[rwidman]

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Originally posted by Cool It:<br /> I am going to look at the Glastron this morning the seller corrected himself on the speed ,said wot is about 42 mph -- we will see!!<br /><br />COOL IT

That's about right with a relatively light load and full fuel tank.

 

[Cool It]

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well I looked at the glastron-- no good the cabin had bad leak stains all throughout. I do not want to start with a boat thats leaking especially for 20,000. saw one bayliner ciera, but that was not in great shape either.<br /><br />Thanks guys will keep looking in the meantime my 22'seamaster WA is running great!! so Im not in a rush.

 

[rwidman]

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Originally posted by Cool It:<br /> well I looked at the glastron-- no good the cabin had bad leak stains all throughout. I do not want to start with a boat thats leaking especially for 20,000. saw one bayliner ciera, but that was not in great shape either.<br /><br />Thanks guys will keep looking in the meantime my 22'seamaster WA is running great!! so Im not in a rush.

If it's leaking from the top, it's not a big problem. Rebed any hardware (rails, cleats, etc.) and it's fixed.<br /><br />Now if it's leaking from the bottom .......