Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 2008 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Glastron GT 205 2008 and the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GT 205 2008 at 20,0 ft versus Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 at 20,0 ft. At 2 780 lbs and 2 780 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 270 hp for the Glastron GT 205 2008 and 270 hp for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 35 gal and 35 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 205 2008 and Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.2780
Weight - lbs.2780
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max270 hp
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)