Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 vs Glastron GX 255 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 vs Glastron GX 255 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GX 255 2006 measures 25,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 at 20,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 255 2006 tips the scales at 4 685 lbs - 1 935 lbs less than the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 at 2 750 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 255 2006 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GX 255 2006 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009. 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 Ski & Fish 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GX 255 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 255 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
ModelGX 255
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches57.5
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - Detailw/ 5.7 Gi Volvo Penta?: 4,685 lbs. (2,125 kg)
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg2125.08
Weight - lbs.2750
Weight - lbs.4685
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available