Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2011 vs Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 215 2011 vs Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 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 2011 at 21,3 ft versus Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 215 2011 tips the scales at 3 330 lbs - 550 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Glastron GLS 215 2011 has a 165-hp advantage over the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007's 135-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 34 gal and 35 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Glastron GLS 215 2011 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Glastron GLS 215 2011 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 with its 135-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 215
ModelGT 205 Bowrider
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail52 in. (1.32 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 65 in. (1.65 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters165.1
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches65
Depth - Inches43
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] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.3330
Weight - lbs.2780
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches256
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 GL
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 9 in. (7.87 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)