For a pure rush of adrenaline, it’s hard to beat the racing performance at wide open throttle on a double stepped Glasstream hull making 70-MPH.
May 06, 2022
By George LaBonte
The Glasstream brand is well known for building high performance racing style boat hulls and finishing their interiors in numerous optional configurations based on a buyer’s particular interests.
The 328 Pro-XS from the Glasstream High Performance line is a double stepped bottom performance hull which when paired with twin Mercury 400R engines- provides an adrenaline rush reaching speeds into the mid-70 MPH range. A more modest power choice of twin 300 Mercury Verados offers 2.7 MPG cruise efficiency at 48-MPH and nearly 500 miles of range for distant water, offshore fishing excursions.
Advertisement
The 328 Pro-XS is much more than a racing style center console however. Each can be rigged as a pure offshore fishing machine which includes a 35-gallon live well, matching 7’ macerated fish boxes and a 6’ forward in deck coffin box. A hard top with outriggers, stainless gunwale mounted rod holders and a rocket launcher/leaning post as well as multiple dry storage compartments for gear complete the fishing layout nicely.
If water sports, sunset cruising and Poker Runs are more in your wheelhouse, the 328 Pro-XS can be optioned out with a Ski Arch and tow bit, your choice of audio equipment and LED accent lighting above and below the water. A Wet Bar and L-shaped aft seating (removable) along with forward lounge seating with removable backrests and storage below take cruising to the next level. Custom color combinations and upholstery detailing allow you unlimited options to personalize your build.
Advertisement
For the boating family whose water interests are more varied, this model is a great foundation to build into a multi-use platform. Glasstream excels at mixing and matching sports features together with cruising and leisure features into the same base platform to serve a combination of user interests. If your idea of a perfect day starts with the heart stopping excitement of a 70-MPH run offshore, adds some blue water sportfishing into the midday, and wraps up with a relaxing sunset cruise with a cold drink in hand- the 328 Pro-XS has all of the ingredients to make each of those wishes come true.
Length: 32’ Beam: 8’ 11” Draft: 20” Deadrise: 24 degrees Weight: 7200 Max HP: 800 Fuel: 200 gallons MSRP: $280,000 www.glasstream.com
The race inspired details throughout the Glasstream 328 Pro-XS are evident wherever you look including this forward console seat. Removable cockpit seating can be included for those days when riding out is more important than fishing activities. Choice of power ranging from twin 300’s for maximum range and efficiency to twin 400’s for top speeds in the mid-seventies are available as well as a twin 350 compromise in the middle seen here.
Here’s a model trimmed out for cruising style with plenty of color accents and comfortable forward seating. A streamlined helm and console with a sporty curved windscreen deflects airflow at high speeds to keep your sunglasses firmly attached. These racing styled seats are designed to sit comfortably or drop the seat and wedge into allowing the back bolster to hold you securely in place at extreme speeds.
A top down view shows the real usable storage space available beneath the forward seating. For anglers, this transom live well can be split into two separate compartments to segregate bait species or used a single large tank if needed. A pullout fresh water shower nozzle is convenient at the transom for rinsing off on a hot day or after a swim. The console interior on the 328 Pro-XS is revealed to show a private changing space, head compartment or storage area. Raising a pair of backrests turns bench seating into matching chaise lounge style seats for sunbathing. The addition of this acrylic table forward is ideal for lunch and dinner or cocktail cruising alike. The Glasstream stylish molded hard top is color matched and incorporates lighting, speakers and rod holders into its design. Behind the helm facing aft can be configured to include an optional wet bar.
