Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 195GX 2022 vs Glastron DS 205 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 195GX 2022 vs Glastron DS 205 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Glastron DS 205 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron 195GX 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron DS 205 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron 195GX 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 205 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 205 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron 195GX 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches241
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters129.54
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches50.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,930 lbs. (1,330 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1329.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.293
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.12
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelDS 205
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 4000T (painted)