Glastron DS 215 2008 vs Glastron GT 225 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat - the Glastron DS 215 2008 or the Glastron GT 225 2010?

The Glastron GT 225 2010 is the longer of the two at 21,5 feet overall. The Glastron DS 215 2008 comes in at 20,0 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer - the Glastron DS 215 2008 or the Glastron GT 225 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GT 225 2010 has the edge at 3 000 lbs dry weight versus 3 630 lbs for the Glastron DS 215 2008. 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 215 2008 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GT 225 2010 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 215 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GT 225 2010 is certified for 10. 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 215 2008 measures 102" wide, compared to 100" for the Glastron GT 225 2010. 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 215 2008 or the Glastron GT 225 2010?

The Glastron DS 215 2008 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 35 gallons on the Glastron GT 225 2010. That 21-gallon difference translates to roughly 63–105 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron DS 215 2008 and Glastron GT 225 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Glastron DS 215 2008 and the Glastron GT 225 2010 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 215 2008 vs Glastron GT 225 2010

Glastron

Glastron DS 215 2008

2008

View full specs →

Glastron

Glastron GT 225 2010

2010

View full specs →

Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron DS 215 2008 vs Glastron GT 225 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Glastron DS 215 2008 is a modified-V design and the Glastron GT 225 2010 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2008 at 20,0 ft versus Glastron GT 225 2010 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DS 215 2008 tips the scales at 3 630 lbs - 630 lbs more than the Glastron GT 225 2010 at 3 000 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 225 2010 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 2008 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 225 2010. 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 GT 225 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron DS 215 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 225 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DS 215 2008 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

MakeGlastron

ModelDS 215

ModelGT 225

Model Year2008

Model Year2010

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) Maximum: 59.5 in. (1.51 m)

Depth - Centimeters147.32

Depth - Centimeters152.4

Depth - Inches57.5

Depth - Inches59.5

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] - Inches30

Draft [max] - Inches31.5

Weight - Detail3,630 lbs. (1,650 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta

Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg) with engine

Weight - kg1646.54

Weight - kg1360.78

Weight - lbs.3630

Weight - lbs.3000

Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)

Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)

Length - Meters6.38

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet20

Length - Feet21.5

Length - Inches11

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)

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

Length overall - Meters6.38

Length overall - Meters6.12

Length overall - Inches251

Length overall - Inches241

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches16.5

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

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

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max300 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)

Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 5200T (painted)

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)

Glastron DS 215 2008 vs Glastron GT 225 2010 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Glastron DS 215 2008 or the Glastron GT 225 2010?

The Glastron GT 225 2010 is the longer of the two at 21,5 feet overall. The Glastron DS 215 2008 comes in at 20,0 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer - the Glastron DS 215 2008 or the Glastron GT 225 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GT 225 2010 has the edge at 3 000 lbs dry weight versus 3 630 lbs for the Glastron DS 215 2008. 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 215 2008 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GT 225 2010 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 215 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GT 225 2010 is certified for 10. 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 215 2008 measures 102" wide, compared to 100" for the Glastron GT 225 2010. 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 215 2008 or the Glastron GT 225 2010?

The Glastron DS 215 2008 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 35 gallons on the Glastron GT 225 2010. That 21-gallon difference translates to roughly 63–105 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron DS 215 2008 and Glastron GT 225 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Glastron DS 215 2008 and the Glastron GT 225 2010 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.

← Glastron DS 215 2008 full specs ← Glastron GT 225 2010 full specs