Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron DS 215 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 or the Glastron DS 215 2013?

The Glastron DS 215 2013 is the longer of the two at 20,9 feet overall. The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 18,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 or the Glastron DS 215 2013?

For trailering, the Glastron DS 215 2013 has the edge at 36 lbs dry weight versus 293 lbs for the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 has a documented max rating of 190 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron DS 215 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron DS 215 2013 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 and Glastron DS 215 2013 share an 102 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 or the Glastron DS 215 2013?

The Glastron DS 215 2013 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007. That 51-gallon difference translates to roughly 153–255 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 and Glastron DS 215 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 and the Glastron DS 215 2013 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron DS 215 2013

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Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007

2007

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Glastron DS 215 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron DS 215 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron DS 215 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron DS 215 2013 measures 20,9 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 tips the scales at 293 lbs — 257 lbs more than the Glastron DS 215 2013 at 36 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Glastron DS 215 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DS 215 2013 carries 56 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron DS 215 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 215 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 215 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeGlastron

ModelDS 205 Deck Boat

ModelDS 215

Model Year2007

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam102 in. (2.59 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise16°

Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (.89 m)

Depth - Detailnot available

Depth - Centimeters129.54

Depth - Centimetersnot available

Depth - Inches50.5

Depth - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)

Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.71

Draft [max] - Meters0.76

Draft [max] - Inches28

Draft [max] - Inches3

Weight - Detail2,930 lbs. (1,330 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta

Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)

Weight - kg1329.02

Weight - kg1632.93

Weight - lbs.293

Weight - lbs.36

Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)

Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)

Length - Meters6.12

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet2

Length - Feet20.92

Length - Inches1

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)

Length overall - Meters6.12

Length overall - Meters6.38

Length overall - Inches241

Length overall - Inches251

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.36

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches14

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.46 m)

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Meters1.47

Height - Inchesnot available

Height - Inches58

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typenot available

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27

Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98

Fuel tank capacity - Gal5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typenot available

Engine max190 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people13

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4000 (painted)

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)

Trailer - Weightnot available

Trailer - Weight1,163 lbs. (528 kg)

Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron DS 215 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 or the Glastron DS 215 2013?

The Glastron DS 215 2013 is the longer of the two at 20,9 feet overall. The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 18,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 or the Glastron DS 215 2013?

For trailering, the Glastron DS 215 2013 has the edge at 36 lbs dry weight versus 293 lbs for the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 has a documented max rating of 190 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron DS 215 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron DS 215 2013 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 and Glastron DS 215 2013 share an 102 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 or the Glastron DS 215 2013?

The Glastron DS 215 2013 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007. That 51-gallon difference translates to roughly 153–255 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 and Glastron DS 215 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 and the Glastron DS 215 2013 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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