Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 215 2006 vs Glastron MX 205 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DS 215 2006 vs Glastron MX 205 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron MX 205 2013 measures 20,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron DS 215 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 368 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 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron MX 205 2013 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 34 gallons in the Glastron MX 205 2013. 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 MX 205 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron DS 215 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron MX 205 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 205 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DS 215 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
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 - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches57.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?: 3,680 lbs. (1,670 kg)
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg1669.22
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.368
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches248
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standardnot available
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 typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee