Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 2013 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GS 259 2013 and the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 259 2013 measures 24,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 22,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 259 2013 tips the scales at 545 lbs — 267 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 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 GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GS 259 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 259 2013 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GS 259 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GS 259 2013 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 2008 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 Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 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
Height - Detail7 ft. (2.13 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.13
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches84
Height - Inchesnot 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
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
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 typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)