Mid-priced 24 foot cruiser.
Brand new from the venerable 52-year-old boatbuilder is the GT 249. Here’s a 24-foot cruiser that falls into the mid-price range that really shows off the company’s skill at boatbuilding.
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Helm area.
Full instrumentation, includes an electric windlass and a remote-controlled spotlight mounted on the bow rail.
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Comfortable captain's seat.
The GT 249 also features a nice wrap-around seating area on the port side on the main deck, a comfortable bolstered captain’s seat to starboard.
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The cabin layout.
A removable dining table and well- placed auxiliary lights provide a comfortable atmosphere.
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Comfortable berth.
We really liked the brightly lit and well-designed cabin. Despite its array of creature comforts below, the cabin still felt spacious—almost like we were on a larger boat.
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Insert cushions for another berth area.
A full, standup cabin with both a forward V-berth and an underfloor sleeping area are somehow made to fit, just like in some of the bigger cruisers available.
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Compact galley.
A full galley with a stove, microwave, refrigerator and sink, plus a full standup head, complete with a shower and sink, are available.
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Enjoy your day on the water!
Our test boat had the smallest engine choice, the standard 5.0 liter Volvo Penta with 220 hp. This engine proved adequate for the boat with a top speed of 42.4 mph, but acceleration was a bit sluggish
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