Glastron Boats 2009

Timeless Glastron performance comes from our timeless SSV (Super Stable Vee) hull. It’s quick to plane (with minimal bowrise), stable at high speeds and tracks tight in the turns. And the combination of light weight and hydrodynamic efficiency results in another big advantage: excellent fuel economy. The best hull design in boating. Case closed.

Faster Planing

The SSV hull features tuned strakes molded longitudinally into the hull. The result is a series of horizontal planing surfaces that create lift by deflecting spray down and away from the hull—a key reason why Glastron boats get on plane so quickly.

Tighter Turns

Under power, the SSV hull’s wide reverse chines create a “bank” of water for added lift and precise, stable turning. Boats without them have a flatter running surface that results in a more jarring ride and a tendency to slide in turns.

Enhanced Stability

On most boat hulls, the chines diminish in the forward half of the hull. The SSV hull’s wide chines extend far forward, acting as sponsons when the boat is at rest. This greatly reduces rocking from side-to-side and front-to-back—and enhances overall safety.


With diminishing chines	With extended chines

The SSV^® hull design is featured on every Glastron bowrider, Ski & Fish model, and the GT 209 cuddy cabin.

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