Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 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 2013 at 21,3 ft versus Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 21,0 ft. At 333 lbs and 358 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 215 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries 56 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Glastron GLS 215 2013. 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 GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GLS 215 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GLS 215 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 215
ModelGS 219 Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2013
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°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg)
Weight - Detail3,580 lbs. (1,624 kg) w/5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg1623.86
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.358
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Height - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.32
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches52
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches258
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail62 in. (1.57 m) Cockpit: 34 in. (.86 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches62
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4400 (painted)