Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 195 2009 vs Glastron GT 205 2008 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GLS 195 2009 and the Glastron GT 205 2008 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 GLS 195 2009 measures 19,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 195 2009 tips the scales at 2 915 lbs — 2 637 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 2008 at 278 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 GT 205 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 195 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Glastron GLS 195 2009 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GLS 195 2009 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 2008 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail49.5 in. (1.26 m) Cockpit: 33.5 in. (0.85 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches49.5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,915 lbs. (1,322 kg)
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.278
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Meters5.89
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)