Glastron DX 215 2008 vs Glastron GTS 180 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Glastron DX 215 2008 or the Glastron GTS 180 2013?

The Glastron GTS 180 2013 is the longer of the two at 17,8 feet overall. The Glastron DX 215 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 15,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron DX 215 2008 or the Glastron GTS 180 2013?

For trailering, the Glastron GTS 180 2013 has the edge at 21 lbs dry weight versus 393 lbs for the Glastron DX 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 DX 215 2008 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GTS 180 2013 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 DX 215 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GTS 180 2013 is certified for 8. 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 DX 215 2008 measures 102" wide, compared to 89" for the Glastron GTS 180 2013. 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 DX 215 2008 or the Glastron GTS 180 2013?

The Glastron DX 215 2008 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Glastron GTS 180 2013. That 32-gallon difference translates to roughly 96–160 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron DX 215 2008 and Glastron GTS 180 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron DX 215 2008 and the Glastron GTS 180 2013 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 DX 215 2008 vs Glastron GTS 180 2013

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Glastron DX 215 2008

2008

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Glastron GTS 180 2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron DX 215 2008 vs Glastron GTS 180 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Glastron DX 215 2008 against a deep vee Glastron GTS 180 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GTS 180 2013 measures 17,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron DX 215 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DX 215 2008 tips the scales at 393 lbs — 372 lbs more than the Glastron GTS 180 2013 at 21 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GTS 180 2013 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 2008 carries 56 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Glastron GTS 180 2013. 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 GTS 180 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron DX 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 GTS 180 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GTS 180 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 17,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DX 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

ModelDX 215

ModelGTS 18

Model Year2008

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam102 in. (2.59 m)

Beam7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters2.26

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches89

Deadrise16℃

Deadrise20°

Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)

Depth - Detailnot available

Depth - Centimeters147.32

Depth - Centimetersnot available

Depth - Inches57.5

Depth - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)

Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.76

Draft [max] - Inches3

Weight - Detail3,930 lbs. (1,783 kg) w/5.0 GXi Volvo Penta

Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (950 kg)

Weight - kg1782.62

Weight - kg952.54

Weight - lbs.393

Weight - lbs.21

Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)

Width [transom] - Detailnot available

Length - Meters6.38

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet2

Length - Feet17.83

Length - Inches11

Length - Inchesnot available

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

Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m)

Length overall - Meters6.38

Length overall - Meters5.44

Length overall - Inches251

Length overall - Inches214

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.36

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches14

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Meters1.47

Height - Inchesnot available

Height - Inches58

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98

Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typenot available

Engine max300 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)

Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people8

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 5200T (painted)

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)

Trailer - Weightnot available

Trailer - Weight639 lbs. (290 kg)

Glastron DX 215 2008 vs Glastron GTS 180 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Glastron DX 215 2008 or the Glastron GTS 180 2013?

The Glastron GTS 180 2013 is the longer of the two at 17,8 feet overall. The Glastron DX 215 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 15,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron DX 215 2008 or the Glastron GTS 180 2013?

For trailering, the Glastron GTS 180 2013 has the edge at 21 lbs dry weight versus 393 lbs for the Glastron DX 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 DX 215 2008 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GTS 180 2013 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 DX 215 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GTS 180 2013 is certified for 8. 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 DX 215 2008 measures 102" wide, compared to 89" for the Glastron GTS 180 2013. 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 DX 215 2008 or the Glastron GTS 180 2013?

The Glastron DX 215 2008 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Glastron GTS 180 2013. That 32-gallon difference translates to roughly 96–160 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron DX 215 2008 and Glastron GTS 180 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron DX 215 2008 and the Glastron GTS 180 2013 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.

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