A superb family orientated coastal cruiser with comfortable over night accommodation for four people. 

 

The second cabin (or midberth) tucked under the cockpit sole turns this into a true family rig, A porthole provides light and air, and reading lights are handy overhead. There’s a bulkhead with a heat shield/noise barrier between this bunk and the engine compartment where the kids can read Harry Potter under the covers with a flashlight without bugging Mom and Dad in the forward V-berth. When mealtime rolls around, the GS 249 answers with a galley containing an alcohol stove, fridge, microwave and sink (hot and cold). The boat’s comforts also include a standup head and shower. Inside the cabin, there’s standup headroom at the galley. The dinette has seating for four. Measuring 6 feet, 2 inches long, the midberth is plenty large enough for two grown mariners, or four little sailors. 

 

Topside, you’ll find bucket helm seats with flip-up bolsters. The cockpit interior depth is 36 inches to the gunwales, which is great if you have small kids. The GS 249’s overall freeboard also makes it highly seaworthy. The 20-degree deadrise at the transom means you get a soft ride in bumpy water. The view over the bow from the wheel is fine while seated, but when the boat is riding bow high around 2000 rpm, you may want to stand. No problem: The flip-up bolster becomes a leaning post. 

 

This Glastron draws 17 inches with the drive tilted up, which allows you to easily run the bow up on the beach for a picnic. A swimladder on the aft platform and a transom door makes reboarding easy. Families will also like the fold-down sun lounge that’s formed by dropping the seat backs to provide a stretch-out spot for two or more. Hidden pistons assist in repositioning the cushions. 

 

 

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