Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GTS 229 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GTS 229 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GTS 229 2013 measures 22,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 tips the scales at 278 lbs — 245 lbs more than the Glastron GTS 229 2013 at 33 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 Ski & Fish 2007 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GTS 229 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Glastron GTS 229 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Glastron GTS 229 2013 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
ModelGTS 229
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.278
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3500 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)