Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 249 2008 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 or the Glastron GT 249 2008?

The Glastron GT 249 2008 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 comes in at 20,1 feet, making it roughly 3,9 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 249 2008?

For trailering, the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 has the edge at 29 lbs dry weight versus 4 437 lbs for the Glastron GT 249 2008. 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 GT 249 2008 has a documented max rating of 320 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GT 205 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 GT 205 DB 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 249 2008 is certified for 6. 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 249 2008 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 249 2008?

The Glastron GT 249 2008 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010. That 51-gallon difference translates to roughly 153–255 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 249 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 and the Glastron GT 249 2008 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 249 2008

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Glastron GT 205 DB 2010

2010

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Glastron GT 249 2008

2008

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 249 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 against a deep vee Glastron GT 249 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 GT 249 2008 measures 24,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 at 20,1 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 249 2008 tips the scales at 4 437 lbs — 4 408 lbs less than the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 at 29 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 249 2008 tops out at 320 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 249 2008 carries 56 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 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 205 DB 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 249 2008 caps at 6. 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 249 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeGlastron

ModelGT 205 DB

ModelGT 249

Model Year201

Model Year2008

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam102 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise20℃

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

Depth - Detail80.5 in. (2.04 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)

Depth - Centimeters149.86

Depth - Centimeters205.74

Depth - Inches59

Depth - Inches80.5

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] - Detail35 in. (0.89 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.71

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Inches28

Draft [max] - Inches35

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

Weight - Detail4,437 lbs. (2,013 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta

Weight - kg1315.42

Weight - kg2012.59

Weight - lbs.29

Weight - lbs.4437

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

Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)

Length - Feet20.08

Length - Feet24

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

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)

Length overall - Meters6.12

Length overall - Meters6.1

Length overall - Inches241

Length overall - Inches24

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters7.31

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep 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 - Gal5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)

Engine maxnot available

Engine max320 hp

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)

Maximum capacity1,745 lbs. (669 kg)

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

Maximum peoplenot available

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity18 gal

Trailer Info

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

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GT 249 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 or the Glastron GT 249 2008?

The Glastron GT 249 2008 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 comes in at 20,1 feet, making it roughly 3,9 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 249 2008?

For trailering, the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 has the edge at 29 lbs dry weight versus 4 437 lbs for the Glastron GT 249 2008. 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 GT 249 2008 has a documented max rating of 320 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GT 205 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 GT 205 DB 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 249 2008 is certified for 6. 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 249 2008 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 249 2008?

The Glastron GT 249 2008 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010. That 51-gallon difference translates to roughly 153–255 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 and Glastron GT 249 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 and the Glastron GT 249 2008 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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