Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 vs Glastron GS 259 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 vs Glastron GS 259 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 GS 259 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron 205GTDWI 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 GS 259 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 259 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 259 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches298
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters213.36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches84
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,525 lbs. (2,506 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2506.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5525
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.57
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity18 gal
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGS 259
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee