Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 225 2009 vs Glastron GX 205 2008: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Glastron GT 225 2009 and the Glastron GX 205 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 225 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Glastron GX 205 2008 at 19,0 ft. At 3 000 lbs and 3 025 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.
The Glastron GX 205 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 225 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 35 gal and 35 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 225 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GX 205 2008 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 225 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 205 2008 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99.5 in. (2.53 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches99.5
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (0.81 m)
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches46.5
Depth - Inches45.75
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 - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg)
Weight - Detail3,025 lbs. (1,372 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1372.12
Weight - lbs.3000
Weight - lbs.3025
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Meters6.07
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches11
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches239
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)