Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron GT 225 2012: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Glastron GLS 215 2013 and the Glastron GT 225 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GLS 215 2013 at 21,3 ft versus Glastron GT 225 2012 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 215 2013 tips the scales at 3 330 lbs - 330 lbs more than the Glastron GT 225 2012 at 3 000 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 225 2012 tops out at 300 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 GLS 215 2013 carries 40 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Glastron GT 225 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Glastron GLS 215 2013 and Glastron GT 225 2012 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam99.5 in. (2.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches99.5
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg)
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.3330
Weight - lbs.3000
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 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 - Feet21.5
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 - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3L MPI EC MerCruiser
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)