Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 289 2012 vs Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 289 2012 vs Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 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 289 2012 measures 28,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 at 20,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 289 2012 tips the scales at 6 500 lbs - 3 720 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Glastron GS 289 2012 has a 265-hp advantage over the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 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 289 2012 carries 84 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GS 289 2012 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GS 289 2012 at 28,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 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 289
ModelGT 205 Bowrider
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail101 in. (2.57 m) Cockpit: 30 in. (0.76 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters256.54
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches101
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.6500
Weight - lbs.2780
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches346
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 model5.7 GiC DP
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max400 hp
Engine max135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)