Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GLS 215 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GLS 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 GLS 215 2013 measures 21,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 19,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 293 lbs and 333 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GLS 215 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GLS 215 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 205 Deck Boat 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GLS 215 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDS 205 Deck Boat
ModelGLS 215
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21°
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] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,930 lbs. (1,330 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg)
Weight - kg1329.02
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.333
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Length - Meters6.12
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches256
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches52
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available