Glastron GS 289 2012 vs Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat - the Glastron GS 289 2012 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,8 feet overall. The Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 comes in at 20,9 feet, making it roughly 7,9 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer - the Glastron GS 289 2012 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 has the edge at 3 600 lbs dry weight versus 6 500 lbs for the Glastron GS 289 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 has a documented max rating of 400 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 measures 109" wide, compared to 102" for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Glastron GS 289 2012 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 has the bigger tank at 84 gallons, versus 56 gallons on the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010. That 28-gallon difference translates to roughly 84–140 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron GS 289 2012 and Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Glastron GS 289 2012 and the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Glastron GS 289 2012 vs Glastron GT 215 DB 2010

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Glastron GS 289 2012

2012

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Glastron GT 215 DB 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron GS 289 2012 vs Glastron GT 215 DB 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Glastron GS 289 2012 is a deep-V design and the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 289 2012 measures 28,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 at 20,9 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 289 2012 tips the scales at 6 500 lbs - 2 900 lbs more than the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 at 3 600 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 289 2012 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 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 289 2012 carries 84 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010. 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 215 DB 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron GS 289 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 289 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeGlastron

ModelGS 289

ModelGT 215 DB

Model Year2012

Model Year2010

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam109 in. (2.77 m)

Beam102 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.77

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches109

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise16℃

Depth - Detail101 in. (2.57 m) Cockpit: 30 in. (0.76 m)

Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)

Depth - Centimeters256.54

Depth - Centimeters147.32

Depth - Inches101

Depth - Inches57.5

Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)

Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)

Draft [max] - Meters1.04

Draft [max] - Meters0.76

Draft [max] - Inches41

Draft [max] - Inches30

Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)

Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg) with engine

Weight - kg2948.35

Weight - kg1632.93

Weight - lbs.6500

Weight - lbs.3600

Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)

Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)

Length - Feet28.83

Length - Feet20.92

Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)

Length overall - Meters8.79

Length overall - Meters6.38

Length overall - Inches346

Length overall - Inches251

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.36

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches14

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

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 - Detail56 gal. (212 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97

Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98

Fuel tank capacity - Gal84

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Horsepower300 hp

Horsepowernot available

Engine max400 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people13 or 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)

Glastron GS 289 2012 vs Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Glastron GS 289 2012 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,8 feet overall. The Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 comes in at 20,9 feet, making it roughly 7,9 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer - the Glastron GS 289 2012 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 has the edge at 3 600 lbs dry weight versus 6 500 lbs for the Glastron GS 289 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 has a documented max rating of 400 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 measures 109" wide, compared to 102" for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Glastron GS 289 2012 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

The Glastron GS 289 2012 has the bigger tank at 84 gallons, versus 56 gallons on the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010. That 28-gallon difference translates to roughly 84–140 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron GS 289 2012 and Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Glastron GS 289 2012 and the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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