Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 205 2008 vs Glastron GLS 215 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DS 205 2008 is a modified-V design and the Glastron GLS 215 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron DS 205 2008 at 20,0 ft versus Glastron GLS 215 2013 at 21,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 215 2013 tips the scales at 3 330 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Glastron DS 205 2008 at 2 930 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 270 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DS 205 2008 carries 50 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Glastron GLS 215 2013. 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 GLS 215 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron DS 205 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GLS 215 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 215 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DS 205 2008 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
Model Year2008
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. (0.89 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters129.54
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches50.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 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.2930
Weight - lbs.3330
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Length - Meters6.12
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
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 typeModified Vee
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 - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 4000T (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available