Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 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 GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 at 20,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2007 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 800 lbs more than the Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 at 275 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 GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2007 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 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 MX 205 SF 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 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
ModelGXL 205 Ski & Fish
ModelMX 205 SF
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches45.75
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,395 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.07
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches239
Length overall - Inches248
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available