Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 205 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 against a deep vee Glastron GT 205 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 205 2011 at 20,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 tips the scales at 393 lbs — 118 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 2011 at 275 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 2011 tops out at 270 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 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 205 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 215 DB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 205 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 215 DB
ModelGT 205
Model Year201
Model Year2011
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. (0.74 m) Maximum: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Depth - Centimeters170.18
Depth - Centimeters142.24
Depth - Inches66.5
Depth - Inches56
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches16.5
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,930 lbs. (1,783 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1782.62
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.393
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet20.67
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches248
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 - 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 makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 GL
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people9 or 1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)