Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat - the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

The Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 is the longer of the two at 20,9 feet overall. The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 comes in at 20,1 feet, making it roughly 0,8 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer - the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 has the edge at 2 900 lbs dry weight versus 3 600 lbs for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010. 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: How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 10 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: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 and Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 share an 102 in. (2.59 m) beam - meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

The Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 50 gallons on the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010. That 6-gallon difference translates to roughly 18–30 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 and Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 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 GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 215 DB 2010

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Glastron GT 205 DB 2010

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Glastron GT 215 DB 2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 215 DB 2010: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats

Both the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 and the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 at 20,1 ft versus Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 at 20,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 tips the scales at 3 600 lbs - 700 lbs less than the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 at 2 900 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.

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 GT 205 DB 2010 caps at 10. 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 GT 205 DB 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeGlastron

ModelGT 205 DB

ModelGT 215 DB

Model Year2010

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam102 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise16℃

Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)

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

Depth - Centimeters149.86

Depth - Centimeters147.32

Depth - Inches59

Depth - Inches57.5

Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)

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

Draft [drive up] meters0.33

Draft [drive up] meters0.36

Draft [drive up] inches13

Draft [drive up] inches14

Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)

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

Draft [max] - Meters0.71

Draft [max] - Meters0.76

Draft [max] - Inches28

Draft [max] - Inches30

Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) with engine

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

Weight - kg1315.42

Weight - kg1632.93

Weight - lbs.2900

Weight - lbs.3600

Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)

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

Length - Feet20.08

Length - Feet20.92

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)

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

Length overall - Meters6.12

Length overall - Meters6.38

Length overall - Inches241

Length overall - Inches251

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27

Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98

Fuel tank capacity - Gal50

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)

Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)

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

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)

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

Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

The Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 is the longer of the two at 20,9 feet overall. The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 comes in at 20,1 feet, making it roughly 0,8 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer - the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 has the edge at 2 900 lbs dry weight versus 3 600 lbs for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010. 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.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 10 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.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 and Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 share an 102 in. (2.59 m) beam - meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 or the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010?

The Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 50 gallons on the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010. That 6-gallon difference translates to roughly 18–30 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 and Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 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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