Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 measures 27,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 at 20,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 6 180 lbs - 3 400 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 at 2 780 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 270 hp for the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 and 270 hp for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 carries 72 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 at 20,0 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 279 Sport Cruiser
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2007
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℃
Depth - Detail89 in. (2.26 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (.91 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters226.06
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches89
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail6,180 lbs. (2,803 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg2803.2
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.6180
Weight - lbs.2780
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters8.36
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches329
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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 typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max270 hp
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
HeadManual china
Headnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)