Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2010 vs Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 215 2010 vs Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GLS 215 2010 at 21,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 583 lbs — 250 lbs less than the Glastron GLS 215 2010 at 333 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 GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 215 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 carries 72 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Glastron GLS 215 2010. 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 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GLS 215 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 215 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 215
ModelGS 269 Sport Cruiser
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detail52 in. (1.32 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 65 in. (1.65 m)
Depth - Detail86 in. (2.18 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (.91 m)
Depth - Centimeters165.1
Depth - Centimeters218.44
Depth - Inches65
Depth - Inches86
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail5,830 lbs. (2,645 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg2644.44
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.583
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in. (8.20 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches323
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadManual china
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 9 in. (7.87 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available