Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 vs Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 vs Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 at 20,9 ft versus Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 tips the scales at 3 095 lbs — 3 059 lbs less than the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 at 36 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 205 Ski & Fish 2006 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006. 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 215 DB 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 205 Ski & Fish 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 215 DB
ModelGX 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches57.5
Depth - Inches45.75
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 3,095 lbs. (1,404 kg)
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1403.87
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.3095
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches239
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people13 or 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available