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2001 Glacier Bay 26' Glacier Bay 260

Brick, New Jersey

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Model 26' Glacier Bay 260

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2001 Glacier Bay 26' Glacier Bay 260, This is a quality center console catamaran with large deck space. Designed with the serious angler in mind. PLEASE GO TO OVERVIEW FOR THE DETAILS! ACCOMMODATIONS & EQUIPMENT: Tilt wheel Mid-cleats Courtesy lights Cup holders Canvas covers Console Leaning Post with backrest Gunwale cap Coaming Pas Live well Rigging Station Outriggers Tackle Storage In-deck fish boxes Under gunwale rod storage Rod holders Rocket launchers Casting platform Furuno 1850 fishfinder GPS/Sounder Standard Horizon VHF Yamaha fuel management system Dive ladder Console head compartment Bow rail Raw water washdown Fresh water washdown

2000 Glacier Bay 260 Canyon Runner

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Model 260 Canyon Runner

Category Center Consoles

2000 Glacier Bay 260 Canyon Runner 2000  26 Glacier Bay Canyon Runner . Re-Powered in 2012 with Twin Four stroke 150 hp Yamaha's with less than 100 hours. Extremely stable and capable Fish platform. Overall in very nice condition. Includes Trailer. Owner moving up.

2005 Glacier Bay Canyon Runner 260

Charleston, South Carolina

Model Canyon Runner 260

2005 Glacier Bay Canyon Runner 260 2005 26' Glacier Bay Canyon Runner with 2006 150 Yamaha's @ 1300 hours The Glacier Bay 2665 Canyon Runner is one of the fastest, smoothest, most comfortable and safest platforms for fishing offshore. Her aft deck is ready for action with approximately 64 square feet of working space,

2001 Glacier Bay 260 Canyon Runner

Morehead City, North Carolina

Private Seller (828) 329-9786 Photos Videos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 var isChrome = false; var num_vids = 1; var ad_id = '624792'; var dealer_id = '0'; var dealer_url = ''; var videodata = [ {id: '',url: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suBIdCuckBU',title: '2001 Glacier Bay 260 Canyon Runner in Morehead City, NC',type: 'Embedded Video',thumb: 'http://img.youtube.com/vi/suBIdCuckBU/default.jpg',postdate: 'Dec-31-1969'}]; Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 2001 Glacier Bay 260 Canyon Runner, 2001 Glacier Bay 26 Canyon Runner2 - 2013 115 Evinrude E-Tecs under factory warrantee with 4 years remaining, less than 100 hours, like newNew 4 blade Stainless steel props, NEW wiring harnesses, New Throttle controls, NEW digital gauges, New wiring, new pumps and hoses throughout, T-Top, upgraded dive ladder, New GPS with side imaging high definition sonar, Auto Pilot, Radar, compass, marine radio, Sony stereo, bottom paint sanded off and new high end marine paint, new 2014 decals, new anchor windlass, 300 foot anchor line, large live well, tackle storage, marine head, new bolsters and seats, New full custom cover, $49,900. New custom aluminum trailer available for an additional $5,000. $49900, 8283299786 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1998 Glacier Bay Canyon Runner

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Private Seller (321) 432-2308 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1998 Glacier Bay Canyon Runner,1998 Glacier Bay 260 Canyon Runner Catamaran Center Console with Twin 2006 Suzuki 150 Four Strokes, Bimini Top, Bow Cover, Bridge Enclosure, twin 120 gallon fuel tanks, and Hardtop (26' - 30' boat) with Cobia Tower. Price includes Aluminum Trailer and Marina Cradle. Electronics include Raymarine A50D GPS - Color fixed Mount w/Cartography, Furuno Dome Radar/48 mile LCD, Furuno Color Fish Finder (max Depth 2500') with thru hull transducer, Auto Pilot (boats to 20,000lbs), Battery Charger - Dual 10 amp, Batteries - Dual w/Switch, Cavitation Plates/Adjustable, Outbd. Hydraulic Steering, Outbd. Power Tilt/Trim (101 - 300 hp),Porta Potti, Stainless Steel (4-blade) Propeller, Swim Step w/Fold Down Ladder, and Radio/25 Watt VHF - Fixed Mount. Engines are in great running condition with all maintenance records available at marina shop where boat is located. Boat is equipped with TACO Outriggers, Two Large Fish Boxes - Insulated 10 cu. ft. each, Pressure Water System, Bait Tank - 32 gallon, Power Outlet for Electric Fishing Reels/Downrigger, plenty of Rod Holders, Storage Tackle Center - Six Drawer, and Dry Storage. The Boat is ready to fish or Dive and will get you there in comfort that Glacier Bays are known for . Call Fernando at 321-432-2308. $37000.00, 3214322308 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

26' 1999 Glacier Bay 260 Canyon Runner Twin Hull

Port Charlotte, Florida

Please call owner Paul at 941-875-4572. Boat is in Port Charlotte, Florida. Garman 740S color GPS with depth sounder,Humminbird Matrix 12 depth sounder, Standard Horizon Radio, Simpson-Lawrence sprint 600 vertical windless, New canvas on tee top. New helm seat, new bolster seat, dodger on bow, 12 gal bait tank, salt water wash down, 12 gal fresh water with sink and pump, 2 - 180 gal fish wells/storage bins, 2 - 90 gal fuel tanks, aft seat with walk thru, transom with extended swim platform ladder. Tandem Trailer with surge brakes is available for $7000 firm.

2009 Four Winns H260

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Pompano Beach, Florida

2009 Four Winns H260 Ready for family fun! Stop by to see all of our new and pre-owned boats and RV's. ABOUT THIS 26' BOWRIDER... If you want a boat that performs well in a variety of conditions…if you want a boat that will accommodate a growing family, or a growing group of friends, you want an H series bowrider sports boat. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS BOAT INCLUDE... A 5.7L Volvo Duoprop, refreshment center with sink, convertible cushioned sun deck, enclosed head compartment, DF/FF, AM/FM w. speakers, and bimini top. We welcome your call! Pick up the phone today and dial 888 278-1991 for Ft. Pierce 888 425-0093 for our Melbourne store and 888-313-0224 for our NEW POMPANO BEACH indoor showroom. Top Notch Marine in Fort Pierce, Melbourne, and now Pompano Beach FL is YOUR ONE STOP place for Boat Sales, Parts and Service in Florida. Our 3 locations are a total of 12 acres and service the Treasure Coast ,Space Coast, South Florida and beyond. We have been proudly serving customers from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Jupiter, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, Vero Beach, and Okeechobee for over 25 years. Please remember that we shop, just like you do, to find the best fishing, cruising, sport, deck, catamaran and pontoon boats in each major boating market segment. We are proud to offer boats by famous makers like Bayliner, Key West, Seafox, Glacier Bay, World Cat, Starcraft, Glastron, Wellcraft, Key Largo and Bennington. These manufacturers produce the best value products available. We shop just like you do and the units we carry, we feel, are the best value for your hard earned money. Our sales staff is trained to help you select the boat package that best meets your needs from the many models offered by these manufacturers. Top Notch Marine.com also has a large selection of clean used boats. We welcome trade-ins and offer FREE consignment sales as well. Rely on the Top Notch Finance Center's friendly finance professionals to help simplify the finance loan process on your boat, and start saving money with your next loan payment. Whether you're looking for new or used boat financing, getting a boat loan is easier than ever with the Top Notch Finance Center. Or maybe you're interested in boat Refinancing? Either way, our loan specialists can help every step of the loan process. The Top Notch Finance Center offers you: Loans for New & Used Boats ; Refinance of existing boat loans ; Low Fixed Rates; Boat Loan amounts starting at $10,000; 20 Year terms on loans $50,000 +. Enjoying the boating lifestyle is more than purchasing the right unit. Offering boat engine service after the purchase means your unit will always be ready when you are. Top Notch Marine.com has a large service department, Boaters in South and Central Florida love our service department! With our large marine Parts Department on site, it's easy for us to get you back on the water wit

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Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade

• By John Brownlee
• Updated: September 21, 2007

Glacier Bay’s latest version of its popular 26-foot catamaran is a split console, walk-through design. This layout should prove versatile enough to suit everyone from hard-core tournament types to weekend family fishermen and cruisers. There’s something for everyone!

Consider the bow area; it has lots of room, and serves equally well as a casting platform or a sun lounge. A large, deep anchor locker at the bow holds all ground tackle, and the shallow tray aft of that is ideal for dock lines. Farther aft, in front of the twin consoles, you’ll find a large transverse fishbox to hold the day’s catch.

The stylish, swept-back, tempered-glass windshield opens in the middle for bow access, but provides great protection and visibility when closed. The seating around the bridgedeck consists of a lounge seat that wraps around aft. The aft portion of this seat on our test boat housed the optional 18-gallon live well.

The spacious head compartment is accessed through the portside console. Inside, you’ll find a true 12-volt marine head attached to a 15-gallon holding tank. Aft of the head is a huge, wide-open storage area.

Helm and Cockpit Amenities

Back on deck, the helm area boasts a clever use of space. The helm seat sits atop another insulated box that can be used for fish or dry storage, and there’s also an optional refrigerator that fits in here. The helm itself tilts aft for rigging and wiring access.

The 2640 has a very spacious cockpit that serious fishermen are sure to appreciate. There’s a rigging station at the aft end of the bridgedeck, complete with a fresh water sink and a large flat surface on which to rig baits. The molded unit contains plenty of shelves, too.

A diamond non-skid pattern is molded into the cockpit sole to provide sure footing, and there is lots of room for fighting fish. Four rod racks are located beneath each gunwale, and there are four Lee rod holders in the covering boards. At the transom bulkhead, corner boxes hold the boat’s batteries on one side, tackle drawers on the other. A walk-through area on the centerline lets you easily access the engine platform, and this space is just the right size to accommodate a 94-quart Igloo cooler.

We tested the boat off South Florida, courtesy of Len Renn¿ of Seven Seas Yacht Sales, Glacier Bay’s Ft. Lauderdale dealer. The test boat sported twin 130-hp Hondas, and the ride was exemplary. Glacier Bay has cat hulls down to a science, and we spent an hour running the boat hard into the short offshore chop. No matter what we did, we couldn’t make it pound, and we didn’t get wet. What more do you need? The big Hondas pushed us along at 25 mph at 4000 rpm, and hit 34.3 mph wide-open at 5600 rpm.

The 2640 exhibited Glacier Bay’s usual excellent level of fit and finish, and its solid construction will provide years of reliable service. Glacier Bay also piles on the standard equipment, including goodies like cockpit coaming pads, the head, a fresh water system, tilt helm with hydraulic steering, rod holders and a Bimini top. The cherry on top is that this is a good-looking boat. It appears that the days of bulky, boxy cats are over!

Glacier Bay Catamarans, Monroe, WA; (360) 794-0444; www.glacierbaycats.com .

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Glacier Bay - 2006 26' GLACIER BAY CATAMARANS Seattle Washington United States $64,500 USD

Glacier Bay Island Runner 2670 Catamaran Cruiser/Fisher

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2005 Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade

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• Chesapeake, VA, US

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• A POWER CATAMARAN FOR ALL SPORTS!  - PERFECT FOR  CRUISING, FISHING, SKIING, AND DIVING.
• This 26' 2005 GLACIER BAY 2640 RENEGADE is now powered by 2011 Twin SUZUKI 175'S and cruises easily and smoothly and economically at 28 mph and more.
• Custom made Fiberglass Hard Top with Spreader Lights
• Full StrataGlass Enclosure.
• Like new "FLOAT-ON" Tandem Axle Trailer with Disk Brakes- INCLUDED!
• Garmin #3010C Depth Finder and GPS Module
• New Suzuki SIMS Fuel Management System Gauges
• 12 Rod Holders
• 15' Taco Telescoping Outriggers
• Stereo Sound system with 4 Speakers and a Sub Woofer
• Standard Horizon VHF Marine Radio
• 18 gallon Live Bait Well
• Swim Platform with Ladder
• Cockpit Salt Water Wash Down
• 12 Volt Electric Marine Head with a 15 Gallon Holding Tank

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This 2005 26' Glacier Bay was re-powered  in 2011 with Twin Suzuki 175hp 4 strokes. Maintained by the book they run great and push the renegade to over 40mph and give the comfortable ride the Glacier Bay Cats are known for - At top speed it has a 6" wake! The Field Trip has comfortable seating for four in the wrap around settee on the bridge deck  and the V Bow can be used for sunning or fishing or additional seating. A  versatile  sport Boat that will satisfy the most demanding fisherman, and divers. A split console with a walk thru Windshield design.

A large deep Anchor locker at the bow holds all ground tackle, and the shallow tray aft of that is ideal for the dock lines. There is a place for all the utensils - A live Bait well and a large transverse fishbox.

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26 Ft Glacier Bay Catamaran

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Trip Includes: Rods, Reels & Tackle, Lures, Catch Cleaning & Filleting, Drinks, Fishing Licence. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks for the day. NOT Included:  4% State Tax and 3% Credit Card Tax.

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Trip Includes:  Rods, Reels & Tackle, Lures, Catch Cleaning & Filleting, Drinks, Fishing Licence. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks for the day. NOT Included:  4% State Tax and 3% Credit Card Tax.

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We provide snorkel gear including vests and spare towels if needed. We also provide ice, bottled water and juice … and of course, squid to feed the rays.

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Snorkeling, fishing, cruising/ sailing, sightseeing, sunset, and customized trips are all available!

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Nice day snorkeling with my family of 6. The waters were calm And only 6 ft deep but the marine life was amazing. Even caught some lobster.

Great day fishing the flats. Caught Permit, Barracuda and huge Tarpon. Captain and boat were great and made for a great day!

Amazing trip deep sea fishing. We went about 20 miles offshore and found a weed patch were we caught tons of Mahi! Will do it again soon.

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Glacier Bay 3480 Express Review

• By Dean Travis Clarke
• Updated: September 13, 2004

Glacier Bay 3480 Express BIG

I have a history with Glacier Bay boats. I enjoyed my role as navigator for the famous trip from Hawaii to Midway Island aboard a 26-foot Glacier Bay — 1,350 nautical miles through the mostly uninhabited northwest chain of Hawaiian Islands. I can’t think of any 26-foot monohulls on which I’d want to make that trip. Why? Because Glacier Bay represents one of the smoothest-riding boats on the market today. When we left the north coast of Oahu heading to Honolulu, seas ran 15 to 18 feet. Thankfully, they’d dropped to 12 feet by the time we left Hawaii’s capital heading west. No big deal!

Performance Unlike so many previous Miami Boat Shows, the 2004 event enjoyed calm, balmy weather — great for attendance and most buyer sea trials, but bordering on boring for testing a Glacier Bay.

Don’t equate Glacier Bay cats’ displacement hulls with slow. Our 36-foot 3480 with twin Yamaha 300 HPDIs hit 38.8 mph at 5,600 rpm using 56 gph. I averaged 27 GPH at a 27-mph cruising speed.

Speed doesn’t affect the ride of a Glacier Bay very significantly. Since the hulls cut through water rather than riding atop it, dynamics don’t change much. Slow-trolling in a beam sea generated a rapid but gentle roll moment. However, underway at cruising speed, Glacier Bays exhibit one characteristic that takes some getting used to: For no apparent reason, the boat will heel slightly to one side, then return to its normal attitude. I can’t say this has anything to do with the seas as it happens in calm water, too. Yes, it takes some getting used to, but after crossing 1,400 miles of Pacific Ocean in a Glacier Bay, I can tell you that you soon stop noticing.

Another unusual performance trait manifests in turns. Rather than leaning into a turn like a monohull, the Glacier Bay leans away from the turn. Not so far that you feel insecure, but if you haven’t experienced it, the sensation can be initially unsettling. Suffice it to say, however, that no performance characteristic of this hull poses the slightest danger. Displacement cats just behave differently than monohulls. I promise that the sea-keeping advantages far overshadow the few weirdnesses.

Fishing Our boat sported what Glacier Bay President Larry Graf called a “crow’s nest,” which folds down into the cockpit with the removal of three pins. I suppose it’s for low bridges since I can’t really imagine towing this behemoth.

The Glacier Bay 3480 leaves the factory better equipped for fishing than any model the company has produced before. The cockpit tackle-storage module to port features molded-in space for a remote navigation unit (to show depth or track), a sink, and a lighted, 47-gallon livewell with window. I particularly liked the ingenious articulating tackle boxes in the modules. Six rocket launchers across the back of the hardtop augment two rod holders in each gunwale. You’ll find space for three more rods under each gunwale. I’d personally put more rod holders across the transom as well.

|| |—| | SPECIFICATIONS  ****LOA  36 ft. 6 in. BEAM  13 ft. 3 in. DRAFT  2 ft. 6 in. WEIGHT  12,914 lb.  (w/o power) DEADRISE  Displacement cat FUEL (std.) 300 gal. MAX HP  Twin 300-hp OB MSRP  $270,900  (w/T300-hp Yamaha HPDI)* * * Glacier Bay Catamarans **Monroe, Washington 360-794-0444 www.glacierbaycats.com * * * **Yamaha 300-hp 3.3-Liter HPDI****TYPE  76-deg. V-6 DISPL.  204 cid MAX RPM  5,500 HP/LB RATIO  0.55 FUEL SYSTEM  Direct injection GEAR RATIO  1.75:1 WEIGHT  543 lb. ALT. OUTPUT  50 amps MSRP  $18,750These Yamahas still have the advantage of pumping out big horsepower at considerably less weight than the four-strokes of lesser horsepower.   _Notable Standard Equipment _ -Large livewell -Huge electronics space -Hydraulic racing trim tabs -Recessed bow rail -10-year hull warranty Impressions Glacier Bay makes a point of running its boats on long, long trips to prove their mettle. As cats go, the new 3480 represents the most elegant displacement cat on the market today.| In lieu of a splashwell, the Glacier Bay places a centerline platform that extends aft past the 3480’s engines. The inboard end holds a splashboard of clear, heavy Lucite. Lift the splashboard to keep spray or following seas out, or drop it for access to the very large swim platform (with perimeter rail). This platform also sports a recessed swim ladder, deployable from the water. If you’ve ever had difficulty extending your rod tip or line beyond the outboards when fighting a fish, this design will resolve your problem.

You’ll find the 3480’s cockpit spacious enough for multiple anglers and the boat stable enough to drift-fish even in relatively heavy beam seas. I can’t imagine getting water in the cockpit under any circumstances other than when hosing it down. But with four 2-inch scuppers draining the cockpit, water disappears instantly.

Fish boxes measure more than 9 feet long by 2 feet wide by 18 inches deep. That’s big enough for your conscience to bother you if you ever fill them with fish.

Design and Construction Monohull owners may need to get used to having two belowdecks entrances –one on each side of the bridge deck and both quite elegant with beautiful woodwork, fabrics and joinery. The starboard side’s cabin offers a waist-high twin berth forward and an impressive navigation station. Amidships you’ll find the galley with Corian counters. To port lies a huge queen-sized berth forward with loads of storage and a hanging locker. Walking farther aft and down a couple of steps reveals a beautiful, full head with a sliding, curved shower door and Corian counters.

Glacier has spent years refining the aesthetic aspects of its boats, yet seaworthiness remains the company’s primary focus. Virtually every surface throughout the boat has been gelcoated, as well as skin-coated with vinylester resin to prevent osmosis. In addition to a hand-laid hull with three watertight compartments per sponson, the 3480’s nose receives Kevlar reinforcement. Each boat rides on double bottoms, like many of today’s tankers (though Glacier Bay fills the void between bottoms with foam). You can, with no exaggeration, punch a hole through the outer skin of a 3480 and remain afloat with dry bilges.

Though the cabins may feel slightly narrower than those monohull owners have become used to, this boat’s living spaces are classy and comfortable. Plus, you have enormous storage space everywhere you turn, from underdeck to the hardtop overhead.

The 3480 provides a pair of large sun pads on the bow. The pads move to the L-shaped settee and hi-lo table on the bridgedeck to make yet another double berth “under the stars.” Most owners will prefer to stay aboard than dock at some seaside hotel.

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Boat Review: Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade

The Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade is a HUGE 22-foot bow rider with a catamaran hull that offers safety and versatility for fishing in open waters or cruising in comfort with a group of friends or family. This catamaran is a very different animal than the Lagoon 380 we recently reviewed, but they both share a roomy layout and twin-engine performance. Is the Glacier Bay 2240 SX Renegade a rental boat worthy of the Busy Boater seal of approval? We rented one on the lee shore of Maui from Aloha Outdoors to find out.

• Smooth, quiet ride
• Plenty of power and speed to get you there fast and muscle your way through rough conditions
• Twin engines offer redundancy and maneuverability
• Incredibly roomy
• Capacity rating of eight passengers is low for this size of boat
• No forward-facing seat at windshield for lookout
• Side to side rolling motion contributes to sea sickness

Piloting the Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade

Glacier bay 2240 engines.

Our test boat was equipped with twin 115hp fuel injected Yamaha outboard engines with close to 3,000 hours on them. Many would consider this a very high number of hours, especially in a salt-water rental fleet. However, these engines shifted smoothly, started easily, and cruised cleanly and quietly. I consider this a testament to Yamaha, which is an expensive engine option, as well as the strong maintenance program the rental company must be managing.

It is important to have an engine that starts, idles and shifts confidently when you are docking. A stalled engine just as you need to reverse to stop the boat can result in bruised fiberglass and a bruised ego. Fuel injection has helped exponentially in this area. Higher end outboards, like this Yamaha, tend to have a more compliant shift whereas entry level Mercury units grind when shifting in and out of neutral. I’ve been told many times that this is normal and acceptable, but it does not inspire confidence.

The twin engine configuration also inspires confidence with redundancy. Each engine has a separate 75 gallon fuel tanks and its own electrical system. This isolation ensures that mechanical failure, whether it be related to fuel, battery, or the motor, is isolated to one side of the boat. The engines are close enough to the centerline that the boat is fully capable of running under one engine in the event of a failure.

At the Helm of the 2240

The helm was well positioned and comfortable for all three Busy Boaters, ranging from 5 feet to 6 feet tall. All of the instruments were easy to see without obstructing the view of the water ahead. The stereo was exposed to the sun and very difficult to read, requiring me to lean in and cover it with my hand to confirm settings. Luckily we didn’t need to view it much since we could set the music on our phone with the Bluetooth. I’ll also note that our test boat, equipped with four 6.5″ speakers and a budget marine head unit was more than adequate at filling the boat with tunes under way.

The twin throttles located to the right of the wheel were very easy to see and operate from the helm seat. All of the electrical switches were also visible and easy to access, just below the throttles. The VHF was mounted below the wheel, but we could hear it fine from there and it was easy to adjust volume and squelch knobs in that location.

The ladder back helm seat was surprisingly comfortable. It looks less comfy than some of the swoopy bucket seats you often see in bowriders. However, the padding was adequate and the armrest was a welcome addition that made it easier to position yourself without being able to move the chair from its fixed post. We were also able to get a bit more height on the seat by sitting on the throwable life preserver.

The boat did not have a rudder indicator, water speed indicator, or depth sounder. This lack of instruments was not a show-stopper on this boat.  It was easy to determine the wheel position by looking behind the helm to see the direction the outboards were pointed. The boat was equipped with a GPS chart plotter that indicated the charted water depth as well as GPS speed. Additionally, the shoreline drops off quickly where we were in Maui. So there wasn’t a lot of concern over water depth.

The boat was not equipped with hydraulic steering. While the steering wheel still turned with little effort, it took quite a few turns of the wheel to turn the motors from lock to lock.  However, the wheel did have a spinner knob to make it easier to quickly make a hard turn. The twin engines also make tight turns easier because you can throttle up one engine with the other in neutral, or even put one in forward and one in reverse to rotate the boat in place.

Under Way in the Catamaran

The boat cruised nicely with the engines at 3,900 RPMs, making about 19 knots. At this speed in swells of 1-2 feet, the boat got some lift over the waves, but came down very softly without ever crashing. This was true when we were running into the waves, with the waves, or quartered to the waves (waves coming at a 45-degree angle to the bow or stern). It was a very remarkable ride that allowed me to sit back and relax whereas in so many monohull boats, I would have been watching the bow and the waves and throttling up and down to keep from crashing over a poorly timed wave. My only complaint here is taking the waves from the side caused an exaggerated side to side rolling motion. Though this was less of an issue at higher speeds than at idle.

Cruising at 3,900 rpms, the boat was incredibly quiet at the helm, with more noise coming from the water than the twin engines.  In addition to being Yamahas (known for quiet performance) the outboards were mounted below the boat’s tall transom, which helped to block sound from entering the boat. I don’t like to explore the limits of an unfamiliar boat in unfamiliar water, but this boat can probably break 30 knots given the motors are rated to run around 6,000 RPMs at wide open throttle.

We spent quite a bit of time running at slower speeds as well:

• The boat idled at 800 RPMs and 3 knots.
• When cruising along the coastline looking for whales, or eating lunch, we ran the boat at 1,000 RPMs and 5 knots.
• We also found a very comfortable speed around 3,000 RPMs and 12 knots that was fast enough to smooth out the ride but slow enough to settle the lift over waves. I suspect this is a relatively inefficient way to travel given that the bow was riding a bit high and 3,900 RPMs offered 60% more speed for 30% more RPMs. However, the ride was much more compliant than a traditional monohull running below its planing speed.
• Note that the boat planed very easily, and the bow rise was never an impediment to visibility.

Glacier Bay 2240sx Storage

An abundance of cupholders is always handy on a boat. They can be used to secure sunglasses, keys, cell phones and other small items, in addition to beverages, which themselves are important on a sunny day to keep the crew hydrated. This boat was equipped with ten cup holders:

• One at each end of the two benches in the bow
• Two at each end of the lounge seat (two of them accessible from the fishing cockpit).
• One just to the right of the helm seat and one behind the helm seat that can be accessed from the helm or the live well seat.

While some of the cupholders were mounted precariously high, the two forward cupholders in the bow and the two at the helm were down low, allowing for relatively secure storage.

The dash area below the windshield also offered a convenient place to secure charts, binoculars, phones and the like without obstructing the forward view.

There were three spacious storage compartments throughout the boat:

• A set of double doors in the cockpit allow easy access to the long wide storage area under the lounge seat.
• A large hatch slides open between the lounge seat and the windshield to reveal a tall, deep compartment with standing room. This can be used for changing into a swimsuit or going potty (if you brought a bucket or cassette toilet). It also runs the full length of the port (left) bench seat in the bow. Fishing poles and other large items can be stored here. This is more secure than many boats that only have room for poles under the gunwales in the cockpit.
• The starboard (right) bench seat in the bow lifts to reveal storage that runs back underneath the helm. On our boat, life jackets were stored under the bench. Other safety equipment was stored under the helm where it could be accessed through a small hatch.

A live well is located behind the helm seat that doubles as an additional seat. We used it as a cooler for our lunch. It could have easily swallowed three more 12″x8″ tote bags like the one we brought.

Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade Layout

While the boat is very roomy with ten cupholders and comfortable seating for at least that many, the capacity plate shows a limit of eight passengers. This is a surprisingly low rating for a boat this large with this much freeboard (height above the waterline). However, its intended use in rough open waters may have something to do with this. Regardless of the capacity rating, our rental company limits capacity to six passengers. In rough conditions, you’ll want to have everyone behind the windshield. More than six without the bow seating would start to be tight.

This boat has a rather unique layout, with the forward 3/4 of the length equipped like a typical side console deck boat with wide, comfortable lounge seating, and a wrap-around windshield. The final few feet of the boat has an open cockpit area for fishing. Being a catamaran, the Glacier Bay 2240 is very wide for its length, and the outboards eliminate the need for engine space within the hull. With these space improving advantages, you really get as much room as you’d expect in a typical 22-footer just in the front 3/4 of the boat. So you can look at the rear cockpit as gravy for easier fishing or additional storage.

Glacier Bay 2240 Cockpit

The open cockpit is a great spot for working your fish without seats getting in the way. It can also be used to stash a cooler, towels, or other equipment.  Rod holders are integrated into each of the side rails. A cutting board is mounted on the starboard (right) stern rail. The cutting board is in a perfect spot to wipe and wash fish guts back into the water and out of the boat. It also has a hole to secure a dirty knife on the outside of the hull. This keeps your sharp bloody blade from falling overboard or making a mess inside the boat.

The center of the cockpit has a cutout to allow easy access to the swim platform.  The swim platform has a long ladder with four rungs. Tall railings extend the full length of the platform. This allows you to easily board the boat both from the water and when it is on a trailer.

Helm and Lounge Area in the 2240 Catamaran

The center area of the boat can seat five comfortably behind the windshield. In addition to the helm seat, there is a seat on the live well behind the helm. An L shaped lounge seat large enough for three people sits opposite the helm. Personally, I prefer a front facing seat next to the helm for a lookout/navigation companion. On this boat I found myself standing behind the helm seat when Busy Boater Jr was running the boat.

The boat had a very generous bimini top with a sturdy frame. It ran from the dash to the end of the lounge seat providing good protection from the sun. It was also quite tall, allowing me, at six feet tall, to stand up straight without hitting my head.

My biggest beef with the design of the Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade was a small step that ran the width of the boat near the helm. If you don’t notice it while moving quickly through the boat, you can trip.

Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade Bow

The catamaran advantage is most evident in the bow area where the boat carries its full 8.5 foot beam all the way forward. A wide bench on each side of the Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade bow area with deep backs and heavy bow rails provides a sense of security while under way.

How Much Does a Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade Cost to Rent and Where Can I Find One?

Aloha Outdoors has three Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade’s available for rent in Maui, Hawaii from a boat ramp just North of Wailea in Kihei. As of this writing, you can rent for 5 hours for $695 or 6 hours for $795. On water instruction is available if you aren’t ready to take the boat out on your own. They normally have shorter rental options as well, but they don’t currently have enough staff to support multiple turns per day. #BlameCovid #GreatResignation

Boatsetter has a Glacier Bay 2270 listed for rent on Oahu, north of Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2270 offers the same hull with a cuddy cabin: the bow is enclosed ahead of the windshield. This design is better for rough seas as it will quickly shed water that comes over the bow, but it comes at the expense of seating. I won’t mention the price because of Boatsetter’s lack of transparency in its fee structure.

Club Nautico just South of Miami, Florida on Key Biscayne rents a 27 foot Glacier Bay for $900 4hrs/$1,300 8 hrs. It has the same great layout as the 2240, just a bit more of everything.

What Kind of Experience Do I Need to Rent a Glacier Bay 2240 Catamaran?

The Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade itself is very easy to run. It would be reasonable for an inexperienced boater to take one out on a calm lake with help coming and going from the dock. However, this is a big water boat. You’ll need a lot of (well placed) confidence to take this boat out in the cruising grounds it was designed for. Such as the unprotected waters and high surf of Hawaii, or the incredible tidal currents and shallow waters of the Florida Keys.

Aloha Outdoors requires 100 hours of experience on a boat >20 feet with 10 hours at the helm. Preferably on the Ocean. That’s a good barometer. Although its probably most important to have experience on a powerboat smaller than 30 feet with console steering. In fact a smaller planing dinghy with console steering will give you a lot of experience handling in chop, even in a lake. However, sail boats, pontoon boats, trawlers, and tiller controlled fishing boats don’t lend the appropriate experience to take on this challenge. If you don’t have the requisite experience, taking an instructor out with you in rough waters will prep you for your next rental opportunity.

If you want to get out on the water in Maui, but aren’t ready to rent the Glacier Bay 2240, we explore a few other options in our Maui Boat Rental Article.

Similar Boats

Like many other boats, the Great Recession killed the Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade. 2008 was the last model year for the 2240 series as Glacier Bay focused on a smaller number of larger catamarans until consolidating with Carolina Cat, World Cat, and Livingston over the following decade. The company has recently reintroduced a similar model called the World Cat 230SD.

A deck boat or pontoon boat will give you the roomy lounginess of this boat with a higher capacity rating. The tradeoff being less ability to handle rough water. This could fit the bill on a calm lake, river, or even more protected ocean passages. Examples of deck boats include Hurricane and the Bayliner Element series.

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Glacier Bay 2665 Canyon Runner

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I kick the spurs into 150 horses, then whip the other 150 into reverse. The transom shoves a three-foot wave out of the way and slides sideways into the trough as a barrel-chested blue marlin fractures the ocean’s surface, spitting froth and fury just 10′ off the gunwale. The angler pumps and cranks and I can hear the fish’s sword-like weapon slicing air as it shakes its head, trying to fend off our attack. Boating Associate Editor Dan Long reaches out with a gloved hand, grabs the leader, and holds tight until it pops. It’s an official release. We all sit down and breathe. Six hands are shaking, six minds are calculating. Dan guesses it might have gone 500 pounds. Maybe it was-all I can say for sure is that the fish was too damn big for me to accurately estimate its weight. No doubt it was the biggest blue marlin caught on a Boating project boat in 2005, and it was one of nine marlin caught from this year’s test bed: a Glacier Bay 2665 Canyon Runner powered by twin 150-hp Yamaha F150 outboards. You know all those rumors you’ve heard about powercats creating too much whitewater to be effective billfishing boats? This boat proves that’s a load of crap!

GOOD INSTINCT . The 2665 Canyon Runner under our command made 16 bluewater runs this year, plus a dozen or so bay and inshore trips. We put more than 260 hours of running time on it. We trolled the canyons, bailed weedlines, fished wrecks, and drifted channels. This boat is a kickass fishing machine. Check the port side integrated fishbox, for starters. It’s large enough to hold a giant-yes, giant-bluefin tuna. One day we loaded it with four 50-to-70-pound yellowfin tuna, 22 mahi-mahi between 5 and 10 pounds, a handful of triggerfish, 120 pounds of ice, and a 48-quart cooler full of food and drinks-it was about half full. I dare you to find any 26′ fishboat with a larger fishbox. Plus, it’s well insulated and the hatch is supported by a gas-assist strut. World Cat takes a different approach on its competing 250 SF ($91,871 with twin 150-hp Yamaha F150s), putting its fishbox in the transom. It’s around half the size of the 2665 Canyon Runner’s, which is still good for a boat of this size, but it’s not as well insulated.

The 2665 Canyon Runner’s starboard side in-deck box is rigged with rodracks and has a locking hatch. I found it poor for rod stowage, though. These boxes sit lower than the waterline and pump out with bilge pumps, so there’s always some moisture in them. When I left rods down there, the cork and foam grips became mold farms.

The T-top holds four rocket launchers and the leaning post has another four, although they’re tight and fitting International 30s into them all at the same time takes some creative jiggling. Still, between these and the four gunwale holders, a trolling spread of eight lines is easy to deploy. That leaning post also houses a 32-gallon lighted livewell with viewing port, rig holders, and a cutting board. There’s also a swing-out stowage drawer and slots for three medium-size tackle stowage trays on each side. Four larger trays fit in the transom, under another cutting board with rig, knife, and pliers holders. Racks under the gunwales hold an additional four rods or gaffs and mops. Gunwale bolsters line the sides and there’s a freshwater shower at the transom. The raw-water wash is potent and comes rigged with a self-coiling hose that hides behind a pie plate in the side of the console. That puts it far enough forward that you can wash down both the bow and stern areas of the boat when the fish blood starts flying. Our test boat also had a “buggy seat” crow’s nest on the top ($815), which came in handy as we trolled around looking for flotsam, lobster buoys, and the like. Added bonus: It’s comfier than you’d think, and several times my crew rode on top for 40-mile-plus cruises.

Our project boat had one other unusual optional feature, a folding dodger top on the bow. It stowed completely out of the way, and when deployed, it turned the large padded bow deck into a mini-cuddy. For overnighting at the canyons, it was invaluable. Even when the dodger was folded down, the bow deck was one of the comfiest spots on the boat; it’s large enough for a couple to lounge, and surprisingly, several people napped in the bow even as we cruised through three-foot seas.

CAT ATTACK . Hold on there, partner-you say it’s impossible to nap in the bow while cruising at 30 mph through three-footers? Normally I’d agree. But this is no normal boat. The 2665 Canyon Runner’s twin semi-displacement hulls provide an exceedingly smooth ride. In fact, foot for foot, I believe this to be the smoothest running boat I’ve ever tested long-term.

We ran through all types of seas over the course of the summer and it pounded twice. I don’t mean for two rides, I mean on two waves. In fact, we canceled a trip when the seas were running a nasty six feet and, later in the day, popped through the inlet just to see how the boat would handle it. Mushing over the moguls at 24 mph, I regretted having canceled in the first place. Don’t forget-Boating’s accelerometer test of this boat’s predecessor, the 260 Canyon Runner, against a 26′ monohull with a 24-degree deep-V hull (“Mr. Smoothie,” December 2004) proved that the impacts were reduced by over 25 percent on the cat hull and decelerations were reduced 3.5 times, as compared to the mono.

Waiting for the other shoe to drop? Of course there’s a downside to running such a rig. In fact, I identified two worthy of note. The first is the snap roll. Perhaps half a dozen times through the season we were hit on the beam by large boat wakes. These evenly spaced waves caused one hull to drop off into the trough while the other went up on a crest, violently rocking the boat. Worse than on a V-hull? You bet. Slight course alterations take care of the problem, but the captain must be on the lookout for beam-to boat wakes. The second downside-it sneezes. In certain conditions the 2665 Canyon Runner will blow a puff of mist out of the front of the tunnel. No big deal, but on occasion it meant we were damp for the entire ride. For this reason, I think the boat would be enhanced greatly if a large windscreen were installed along with a windshield wiper.

One thing that was always dry on this boat was our butts. Someone please give the folks who work in Glacier Bay’s upholstery shop a big pat on the back. The seat cushions and gunwale bolsters never absorbed water or leaked, common boat cushion gripes. The cushions were comfy and rugged enough to make it through the entire season without tearing or puncturing. The bi-fold design of the bow cushion made it easy to fold in half when accessing stowage and, when folded flat, turned the entire bowdeck into a cushy lounge. And when this cushion did double duty as a berth, it didn’t make my back sore.

Damn-there’s so much more you need to know about this boat and we’re out of space. So look carefully at the Boating certified performance numbers and you’ll understand just how fast and efficient this boat is. Know that the only items on the boat that broke all summer were a snap on the canvas dodger and the gas-assist strut on the fishbox. Most important, know that this project boat will be missed dearly by all of us-except the marlin.

SECOND OPINION . This is one awesome riding boat, though sneezing did make it damp at times. Night fishing was my favorite, however. It was a cut above the norm, because the fluorescent light mounted in the underside of the T-top pipework and LED courtesy lights under the gunwales kept the entire deck lit all night, without wearing down the battery. When we needed extra visibility, the spreader lights on the top blasted the cockpit like the midday sun.

Stowage was another high point, thanks to the bowdeck and console compartments. And accessing the props and outboards was easier than on any similar boat because of the large aft platform. That platform also made bay swimming and clamming a pleasure by letting us easily get in and out of the boat. Divers will love it, too.

I’d like to see some larger grabrails aft of the helm, because that’s where passengers often end up standing on long cruises. And if the rodbox under the deck could be made watertight and kept dry, it would improve stowage. Overall, though, I absolutely loved this boat. We fished it hard all season, with virtually nothing breaking or malfunctioning. -Rocky Calia

THE HIGHS: The smoothest riding 26′ project boat ever with the biggest fishbox ever. List of broken items at the year’s end was almost nonexistent-construction is excellent. Buggy seat and bow dodger enhance comfort and fishability and aren’t found on competing boats.

THE LOWS: Leaning post rocket launchers aren’t far enough apart. Sneeze factor can be annoying at times. Snap roll can be annoying at other times. Rodbox is too moist for long-term rod stowage.

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Rocket 25-26 Tandem Axle Glacier Bay 260 Catamaran Trailer

Rocket 25-26 Tandem Axle Glacier Bay 260

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Glacier Bay 260 Boat Trailer – Rocket 25-26 Tandem Axle

Glacier Bay 260 Trailer Special Order.

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Feb – March 2024 – Updating Ads – Check back soon.. LOTS of Changes Coming to your “411” Store 🙂

We sell marine boat trailers from Key West Florida to Bar Harbour Maine.  We do have private drivers that will move trailers for fuel costs + tips?

411Marine also is the place to shop for your replacement or upgrade EZ Loader boat trailer parts.   Follow this link to our new trailer parts website .

We Export ALL Models of EZ Loader Trailers to Australia, England, Germany and more places worldwide.

As well will offer Discounts to Non-Profit groups associated with water related activities, or other Dealers within the boating community.

411Marine invites you to take ten minutes of your time and stop at our location and see why 411Marine has one the largest growing following of any small boating-oriented business models in the southeast.  Follow us on Facebook  or ask your neighbors about our straightforward no baloney attitude.

We are a FUN place and definitely unique!! If you would like to learn about many varieties of budget friendly smaller to larger commercial boat trailers, please contact our staff and if time permits (remember we are a small business), we will be glad to share some valuable knowledge.

Thank you for taking the time to read these pages and please offer suggestions where you feel we need improvement on our website.

(1) One Mile East of Interstate 95 at Exit # 5 in South Carolina.  Open after hours by appointment.

Closed All major holidays or on the rare occasion a really nice day to take the staff fishing. (Call first if you are travelling to visit us from out of town.)

We are not Stocking this, Trailer. These are Custom Built to Each Boat. 

Please Call 411MarineCom or email for more information.

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