Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 215GX 2022 vs Glastron DS 215 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 215GX 2022 vs Glastron DS 215 2006 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 215 2006 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron 215GX 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 215GX 2022 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron DS 215 2006 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 - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches251
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches57.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?: 3,680 lbs. (1,670 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1669.22
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.368
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelDS 215
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006