Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 215GX 2022 vs Glastron GXL 255 Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 215GX 2022 vs Glastron GXL 255 Bowrider 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 GXL 255 Bowrider 2007 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron 215GX 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 215GX 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GXL 255 Bowrider 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron 215GX 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron 215GX 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GXL 255 Bowrider 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.62 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches3
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches57.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,675 lbs. (2,120 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2120.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4675
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.62
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi 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 max270 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGXL 255 Bowrider
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 5800 (painted)