Glastron GT 205 2013 boat specs
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Glastron GT 205 2013
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Glastron GT 225 2013 boat specs
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Glastron GT 225 2013
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Glastron GT 205 2013 vs Glastron GT 225 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GT 205 2013 and the Glastron GT 225 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 2013 at 20,5 ft versus Glastron GT 225 2013 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 2013 tips the scales at 277 lbs — 244 lbs more than the Glastron GT 225 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 225 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Glastron GT 205 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 225 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 205 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGlastron
MakeGlastron
ModelGT 205
ModelGT 225
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise21°
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,770 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - kg1256.45
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.277
Weight - lbs.33
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Meters1.63
Height - Inches63
Height - Inches64
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches264
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. (6.20 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Weight971 lbs. (440 kg)
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)

Glastron GT 205 2013 vs Glastron GT 225 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GT 205 2013 or the Glastron GT 225 2013?
The Glastron GT 225 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,0 feet overall. The Glastron GT 205 2013 comes in at 20,5 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron GT 205 2013 or the Glastron GT 225 2013?
For trailering, the Glastron GT 225 2013 has the edge at 33 lbs dry weight versus 277 lbs for the Glastron GT 205 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Glastron GT 205 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GT 225 2013 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Glastron GT 205 2013 measures 96" wide, compared to 1" for the Glastron GT 225 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron GT 205 2013 or the Glastron GT 225 2013?
The Glastron GT 205 2013 has the bigger tank at 32 gallons, versus 4 gallons on the Glastron GT 225 2013. That 28-gallon difference translates to roughly 84–140 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Glastron GT 205 2013 and Glastron GT 225 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Glastron GT 205 2013 and the Glastron GT 225 2013 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.