Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 195 2013 vs Glastron GXL 205 Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 195 2013 vs Glastron GXL 205 Bowrider 2007 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 GLS 195 2013 at 19,3 ft versus Glastron GXL 205 Bowrider 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GXL 205 Bowrider 2007 tips the scales at 3 025 lbs — 110 lbs less than the Glastron GLS 195 2013 at 2 915 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 GXL 205 Bowrider 2007 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 195 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 32 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GLS 195 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GXL 205 Bowrider 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 GLS 195 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 195 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GXL 205 Bowrider 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
ModelGLS 195
ModelGXL 205 Bowrider
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.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 - Detail3,025 lbs. (1,370 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg1372.12
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.3025
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Height - Detail49-1/2 in. (1.26 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches49.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches239
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches45.75
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.07
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 3500 (painted)