Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 215 2013 vs Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron DS 215 2013 and the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 measures 30,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron DS 215 2013 at 20,9 feet (2013). At 36 lbs and 65 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron DS 215 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 215 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 215 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 289 SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDS 215
ModelGS 289 SC
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches109
Deadrise16°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.65
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.46 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches58
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet30.33
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches346
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail83 in. (2.11 m) without arch 98 in. (2.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail101 in. (2.57 m) Cockpit: 30 in. (0.76 m) Maximum: 109 in. (2.77 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters276.86
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches109
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,163 lbs. (528 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available