Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 195 2013 vs Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 195 2013 vs Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2007 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 160 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 Ski & Fish 2007 tops out at 190 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 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish
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 - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,395 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.3075
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 standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 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 4000 (painted)