Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 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 215 DB 2010 at 20,9 ft versus Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 tips the scales at 3 930 lbs - 1 150 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 2 780 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 Ski & Fish 2007 tops out at 135 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 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007. 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 205 Ski & Fish 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 and Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 215 DB
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2010
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 66.5 in. (1.69 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters170.18
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches66.5
Depth - Inches43
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] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,930 lbs. (1,783 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1782.62
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.3930
Weight - lbs.2780
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet20
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 - Meters6.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 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 TRST 3500 (painted)