Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 205 2008 vs Glastron GX210 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DS 205 2008 vs Glastron GX210 2022 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 205 2008 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GX210 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 GX210 2022 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron DS 205 2008 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.
General Boat Info
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelDS 205
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,930 lbs. (1,330 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1329.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.293
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.12
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 4000T (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available