Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron MX 170 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GLS 215 2013 measures 21,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 2007 tips the scales at 1 485 lbs — 1 152 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 2007 is rated for 5 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 MX 170 Bowrider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 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
ModelMX 170 Bowrider
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (.72 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg)
Weight - Detail1,485 lbs. (674 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg673.58
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.1485
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 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 - Feet17
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches205
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
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 - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha 90 TLRD
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
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 MX 2450 (painted)