Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 185 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 is a modified-V design and the Glastron GT 185 2008 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 at 20,9 ft versus Glastron GT 185 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 tips the scales at 3 930 lbs - 1 615 lbs more than the Glastron GT 185 2008 at 2 315 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 185 2008 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 185 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 185 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 at 20,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 185 2008 at 18,0 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
ModelGLS 215 DB
ModelGT 185
Model Year2010
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 66.5 in. (1.69 m)
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimeters170.18
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches66.5
Depth - Inches44
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,930 lbs. (1,783 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1782.62
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.3930
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3000S (painted)