Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GTS 225 2021 vs Glastron GXL 255 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GTS 225 2021 vs Glastron GXL 255 2008 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 GXL 255 2008 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GTS 225 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Glastron GTS 225 2021 and Glastron GXL 255 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.62 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches3
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 37 in. (0.94 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches57.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,675 lbs. (2,120 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2120.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4675
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.62
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta (270 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGXL 255
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 5800T (painted)