Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 2009 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 GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 2,0 ft versus Glastron GT 205 2009 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 tips the scales at 2 832 lbs — 2 554 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 2009 at 278 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 GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 205 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries 45 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 2009. 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 GT 205 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 205 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 209 Cuddy Cabin
ModelGT 205
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94.25 in. (2.39 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches94.25
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (.89 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,832 lbs. (1,285 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg)
Weight - kg1284.57
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.2832
Weight - lbs.278
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)