Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 215 2006 vs Glastron GT 180 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DS 215 2006 vs Glastron GT 180 2008 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 2006 at 20,0 ft versus Glastron GT 180 2008 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DS 215 2006 tips the scales at 3 680 lbs - 2 180 lbs more than the Glastron GT 180 2008 at 1 500 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 215 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 180 2008 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 2006 carries 56 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 180 2008. 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 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GT 180 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 215 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 215 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 180 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches57.5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?: 3,680 lbs. (1,670 kg)
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kg1669.22
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.3680
Weight - lbs.1500
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches205
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.21
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standardYamaha 90 TLRD
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3000S (painted)