Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 2008 vs Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Glastron GT 205 2008 and the Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GT 205 2008 measures 20,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013 at 16,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 2008 tips the scales at 2 780 lbs - 1 480 lbs more than the Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013 at 1 300 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GTS 160 CB 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 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 205 2008 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GTS 160 CB 2013 at 16,5 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
ModelGTS 160 CB
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.2780
Weight - lbs.1300
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16.5
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
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches51
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches198
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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (720 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight754 lbs. (342 kg)