Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron SX 195 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron SX 195 2006 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 SX 195 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron SX 195 2006 tips the scales at 2 785 lbs — 2 756 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 SX 195 2006 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 SX 195 2006 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 SX 195 2006 caps at 5. 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 SX 195 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205 DB
ModelSX 195
Model Year201
Model Year2006
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. (.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. (.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 - Detailw/ 4.3 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,785 lbs. (1,263 kg)
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg1263.25
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.2785
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches232
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
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 peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available