Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GTS 229 2013 vs Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GTS 229 2013 vs Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 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 GTS 229 2013 at 22,0 ft versus Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 tips the scales at 3 025 lbs — 2 992 lbs less than the Glastron GTS 229 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.
The Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GTS 229 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Glastron GTS 229 2013. 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 GTS 229 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GTS 229 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GTS 229 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 205 Special Edition 2007 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
ModelGTS 229
ModelGX 205 Special Edition
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - Detail3,025 lbs. (1,370 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1372.12
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.3025
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches239
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches45.75
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.07
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 3500 (painted)