Glastron DS 205 2011 vs Glastron GLS 215 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Glastron DS 205 2011 or the Glastron GLS 215 2009?

The Glastron GLS 215 2009 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Glastron DS 205 2011 comes in at 20,1 feet, making it roughly 0,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron DS 205 2011 or the Glastron GLS 215 2009?

For trailering, the Glastron DS 205 2011 has the edge at 29 lbs dry weight versus 333 lbs for the Glastron GLS 215 2009. 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 2011 has a documented max rating of 270 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GLS 215 2009 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 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GLS 215 2009 is certified for 1. 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: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Glastron DS 205 2011 measures 102" wide, compared to 101" for the Glastron GLS 215 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron DS 205 2011 or the Glastron GLS 215 2009?

The Glastron GLS 215 2009 has the bigger tank at 34 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Glastron DS 205 2011. That 29-gallon difference translates to roughly 87–145 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron DS 205 2011 and Glastron GLS 215 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron DS 205 2011 and the Glastron GLS 215 2009 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 2011 vs Glastron GLS 215 2009

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Glastron DS 205 2011

2011

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Glastron GLS 215 2009

2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron DS 205 2011 vs Glastron GLS 215 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Glastron DS 205 2011 against a deep vee Glastron GLS 215 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 2011 at 20,1 ft versus Glastron GLS 215 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 215 2009 tips the scales at 333 lbs — 304 lbs less than the Glastron DS 205 2011 at 29 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GLS 215 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GLS 215 2009 carries 34 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Glastron DS 205 2011. 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 205 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GLS 215 2009 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 205 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GLS 215 2009 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

MakeGlastron

ModelDS 205

ModelGLS 215

Model Year2011

Model Year2009

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) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)

Depth - Detail52 in. (1.32 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)

Depth - Centimeters149.86

Depth - Centimeters132.08

Depth - Inches59

Depth - Inches52

Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.33

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] inches13

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)

Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.71

Draft [max] - Meters0.81

Draft [max] - Inches28

Draft [max] - Inches31.5

Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) with engine

Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg)

Weight - kg1315.42

Weight - kg1510.46

Weight - lbs.29

Weight - lbs.333

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

Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)

Length - Feet20.08

Length - Feet21

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

Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)

Length overall - Meters6.12

Length overall - Meters6.5

Length overall - Inches241

Length overall - Inches256

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters6.5

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches4

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeMercury

Engine makenot available

Engine modelMerCruiser

Engine modelnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27

Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7

Fuel tank capacity - Gal5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal34

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max270 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)

Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)

Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)

Maximum people1

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)

Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 9 in. (7.54 m)

Glastron DS 205 2011 vs Glastron GLS 215 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Glastron DS 205 2011 or the Glastron GLS 215 2009?

The Glastron GLS 215 2009 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Glastron DS 205 2011 comes in at 20,1 feet, making it roughly 0,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron DS 205 2011 or the Glastron GLS 215 2009?

For trailering, the Glastron DS 205 2011 has the edge at 29 lbs dry weight versus 333 lbs for the Glastron GLS 215 2009. 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 2011 has a documented max rating of 270 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GLS 215 2009 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 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GLS 215 2009 is certified for 1. 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.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Glastron DS 205 2011 measures 102" wide, compared to 101" for the Glastron GLS 215 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron DS 205 2011 or the Glastron GLS 215 2009?

The Glastron GLS 215 2009 has the bigger tank at 34 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Glastron DS 205 2011. That 29-gallon difference translates to roughly 87–145 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron DS 205 2011 and Glastron GLS 215 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron DS 205 2011 and the Glastron GLS 215 2009 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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