Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 at 20,1 ft versus Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 tips the scales at 3 025 lbs — 2 996 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 GX 205 Special Edition 2007 tops out at 220 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 GX 205 Special Edition 2007 carries 35 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 GX 205 Special Edition 2007 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 GX 205 Special Edition 2007 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
ModelGT 205 DB
ModelGX 205 Special Edition
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches59
Depth - Inches45.75
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. (.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 - Detail3,025 lbs. (1,370 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg1372.12
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.3025
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches239
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.07
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 3500 (painted)