Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 205 SF 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 is a modified-V design and the Glastron GT 205 SF 2012 is a deep-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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 at 20,1 ft versus Glastron GT 205 SF 2012 at 20,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 tips the scales at 2 900 lbs - 150 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 SF 2012 at 2 750 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 SF 2012 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 carries 50 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 SF 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 205 DB 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 205 SF 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 205 SF 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205 DB
ModelGT 205 SF
Model Year2010
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches59
Depth - Inches43
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.2900
Weight - lbs.2750
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet20.67
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches248
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3L MPI EC MerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people9 or 1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)