Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 219 2006 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 219 2006 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 219 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 239 lbs less than the Glastron GS 219 2006 at 36 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 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 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 2006 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GS 219 2006 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 Ski & Fish 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 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 219 2006 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 219
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail62 in. (1.57 m) Cockpit: 34 in. (.86 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches62
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?: 3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches248
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
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 max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)