Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 vs Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 vs Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 tops out at 270 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 is rated for 8 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 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 - Detail27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches329
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 - Detail89 in. (2.26 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (.91 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters226.06
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches89
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,180 lbs. (2,803 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2803.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.618
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.36
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadManual china
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGS 279 Sport Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass