Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GTDW 205 SURF 2021 vs Glastron SSV 170 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GTDW 205 SURF 2021 vs Glastron SSV 170 2010 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.
The Glastron SSV 170 2010 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GTDW 205 SURF 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron SSV 170 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Glastron GTDW 205 SURF 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron SSV 170 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron SSV 170 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GTDW 205 SURF 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.16 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16.92
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches203
Beamnot available
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches88
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches59
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg) without engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 or 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelSSV 17
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)