Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 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 GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 tips the scales at 3 045 lbs — 2 712 lbs less than the Glastron GLS 215 2013 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 GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 tops out at 315 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 GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 carries 35 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 GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 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 GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 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
ModelGXL 205 - Collector's Edition
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
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)
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 3,045 lbs. (1,381 kg)
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg1381.19
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.3045
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 - Feet19
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches239
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches45.75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max315 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available