Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GT 225 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GT 225 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 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 21,0 ft versus Glastron GT 225 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 tips the scales at 358 lbs — 355 lbs more than the Glastron GT 225 2009 at 3 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 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 225 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 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 225 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 GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GT 225 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 225 2009 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
ModelGS 219 Cuddy Cabin
ModelGT 225
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam99.5 in. (2.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99.5
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail62 in. (1.57 m) Cockpit: 34 in. (.86 m)
Depth - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inches62
Depth - Inches46.5
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,580 lbs. (1,624 kg) w/5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg)
Weight - kg1623.86
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.358
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 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 - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
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 capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4400 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)