Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 215 DB 2012 vs Glastron GT 225 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron DS 215 DB 2012 against a deep vee Glastron GT 225 2012 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 215 DB 2012 at 20,8 ft versus Glastron GT 225 2012 at 21,5 ft. At 36 lbs and 3 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Glastron DS 215 DB 2012 and 300 hp for the Glastron GT 225 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DS 215 DB 2012 carries 56 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Glastron GT 225 2012. 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 DB 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron GT 225 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 215 DB 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 215 DB 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 20,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 225 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDS 215 DB
ModelGT 225
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam99.5 in. (2.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99.5
Deadrise16°
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inches57.5
Depth - Inches46.5
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg)
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Feet21.5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches258
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine model4.3L MPI EC MerCruiser
Engine model4.3L MPI EC MerCruiser
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepower220 hp
Engine max300 hp
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people13 or 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)