Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 vs Glastron DS 205 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 205GTDWI 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 205GTDWI 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron DS 205 2008 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches240
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)