Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GLS 215 2013 and the Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 MX 205 SF 2013 at 20,7 ft. At 333 lbs and 275 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 is rated for 9 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 205 SF 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 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 205 SF
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg)
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Height - Meters1.32
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inches52
Height - Inches43
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet20.67
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches248
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 - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people9