Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 2012 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 259 2012 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 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 GS 259 2012 measures 24,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 22,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 259 2012 tips the scales at 545 lbs — 267 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Glastron GS 259 2012 has a 165-hp advantage over the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 259 2012 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GS 259 2012 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GS 259 2012 at 24,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 259
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters213.36
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches84
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg)
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.278
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 GXiC DP
Engine modelnot 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
Horsepower270 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine max135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people10 or 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3500 (painted)