Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 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 20,0 ft versus Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 tips the scales at 3 950 lbs - 855 lbs more than the Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 at 3 095 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 has a 80-hp advantage over the Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007's 220-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Glastron DX 215 Deck Boat 2007 with its 220-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelDX 215 Deck Boat
ModelGX 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches57.5
Depth - Inches45.75
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg) w/5.7 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 3,095 lbs. (1,404 kg)
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - kg1403.87
Weight - lbs.3950
Weight - lbs.3095
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Meters6.38
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches239
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
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
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max220 hp
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 5200 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available