Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 205 2006 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DX 205 2006 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 DX 205 2006 at 2,0 ft versus Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DX 205 2006 tips the scales at 2 937 lbs — 2 662 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 at 275 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 DX 205 2006 carries a rated maximum of 270 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 GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Glastron DX 205 2006. 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 205 Ski & Fish 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron DX 205 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 GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DX 205 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
ModelDX 205
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (.89 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters129.54
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches50.5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detailw/ 4.3 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,937 lbs. (1,332 kg)
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg1332.2
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.2937
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches248
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 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
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)