Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GT 209 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GT 209 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 215 Deck Boat 2007 at 2,0 ft versus Glastron GT 209 2009 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 209 2009 tips the scales at 2 832 lbs — 2 437 lbs less than the Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 at 395 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 215 Deck Boat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 209 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 DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 carries 56 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Glastron GT 209 2009. 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 209 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 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 209 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 209 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 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 215 Deck Boat
ModelGT 209
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam94.25 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches94.25
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m)
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inches57.5
Depth - Inches5
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg) w/5.7 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,832 lbs. (1,285 kg)
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - kg1284.57
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.2832
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Length - Meters6.38
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches242
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 5200 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)