When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GT 200 GTS 2012 and the Glastron GT 209 2009 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 GT 200 GTS 2012 measures 20,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 209 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 209 2009 tips the scales at 2 832 lbs — 2 810 lbs less than the Glastron GT 200 GTS 2012 at 22 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 200 GTS 2012 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 209 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 209 2009 carries 45 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Glastron GT 200 GTS 2012. 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 200 GTS 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GT 209 2009 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 200 GTS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 200 GTS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 209 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.