Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 215 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DS 215 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron DS 215 Deck Boat 2007 at 2,0 ft versus Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 at 2,0 ft. At 367 lbs and 275 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 215 Deck Boat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 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 DS 215 Deck Boat 2007 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009. 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 Deck Boat 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 215 Deck Boat 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 215 Deck Boat 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDS 215 Deck Boat
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches57.5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,670 lbs. (1,665 kg) w/5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg1664.68
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.367
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Meters6.38
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches248
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 - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 5200 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)