Glastron 205 Gx

Name: Glastron 205 Gx
Brand: Glastron

The Glastron 205 Gx is a 20-foot boat, with model years from 2000 to 2007 in the listings we track. Across 29 listings we have observed (model years 2000–2007), the median asking price is $9,500, with most boats asking $7,500 to $12,500. The engine we see most often on this model is Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) and Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop).

BoatVerdict market snapshot

Median asking $9,500 29 priced listings

Typical range $7,500–$13k middle half of the market

Observed range $2,500–$17k lowest to highest ask

Listings analyzed 29 12 states · 2000–2007

Listed right now 3 4 we watched come off the market

These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 29 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.

29 distinct boats observed high confidence Updated November 15, 2026

29 priced listings across 12 states is a national sample, so the range is stable.

Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (101 raw listings collapsed to 29 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.

Coverage: Model years 2000–2007, 12 states, 20 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.

Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist) · US state vessel registries (7,537 registered Glastron hulls)

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The BoatVerdict take

Recall (USCG/CPSC)
10 federal recall campaigns on file touch this builder. Check the specific hull against the recall list below before you put money down; remedies are free but only if the work was actually done.

Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.

Glastron 205 Gx prices by model year

Show the numbers by model year

Model year	Boats	Middle half of asks	Median ask
2007	2	too few to show	-
2006	1	too few to show	-
2005	2	too few to show	-
2004	5	$9,000 to $14,000	$9,500
2003	1	too few to show	-
2002	1	too few to show	-
2001	4	$5,000 to $8,500	$6,500
2000	2	too few to show	-

18 distinct boats, listed now or since taken down, re-posts counted once. Years with fewer than 3 boats show a count only. Asking prices, not sale prices.

What a used Glastron 205 Gx is worth

We have seen 18 distinct Glastron 205 Gx boats for sale between Jun 14, 2026 and Nov 14, 2026, model years 2000 to 2007, in 12 states. The median ask is $9,500 and half of all asks sit between $7,500 and $13,000. Asking prices fall about 8.4% for each year of age (36% over five years), measured on these 18 boats and steadied with the 7% rate we measure for the class.

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What moves the price of a 205 Gx

Horsepower. Doubling the power for the same class and length adds about 16% to the ask.
Engine hours.Higher hours than typical for the age lower the ask.
Region.West +12%, Midwest +5%, South +2%, Northeast -1% against the national level.
Brand.Glastron boats in this class ask about 15% less than the class average for the same age and length.

Fitted on 1,042 distinct boats in this class (log asking price on age, length and brand; refit nightly, last on 2026-11-14). These are effects on asking prices.

Recent Glastron 205 Gx asking prices

Year	Model	Length	HP	Hours	State	Asking	Seen	Status
2001	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	CA	$5,000	Aug 15, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026	listed (3 posts) Craigslist
2007	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	CA	$9,500	Oct 13, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026	listed (5 posts) Craigslist
2000	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	PA	$7,500	Aug 26, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026	taken down (2 posts) Craigslist
2001	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	MT	$8,300	Jun 18, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026	taken down (3 posts) Craigslist
2000	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	CA	$6,500	Aug 13, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026	taken down (2 posts) Craigslist
2004	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	NY	$9,500	Sep 11, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026	taken down Craigslist
2001	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	NY	$4,900	Sep 9, 2026 to Sep 12, 2026	taken down (5 posts) Craigslist
2002	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	NY	$13,000	Sep 6, 2026 to Sep 12, 2026	taken down Craigslist
2004	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	FL	$14,000	Jun 27, 2026 to Sep 5, 2026	taken down (8 posts) Craigslist
2004	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	ME	$9,200	Jun 14, 2026 to Sep 5, 2026	taken down (9 posts) Craigslist
2006	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	CO	$12,900	Jun 19, 2026 to Aug 3, 2026	taken down (8 posts) Craigslist
2004	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	FL	$3,300	Jun 27, 2026 to Jul 28, 2026	taken down (12 posts) Craigslist
2007	205 Gx	20 ft	-	64	MO	$14,500	Jul 4, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026	taken down (7 posts) Craigslist
2005	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	WA	$12,500	Jun 14, 2026 to Jul 18, 2026	taken down (2 posts) Craigslist
2004	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	UT	$14,981	Jun 14, 2026 to Jul 7, 2026	taken down (4 posts) Craigslist
2003	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	CA	$11,500	Jun 14, 2026 to Jul 1, 2026	taken down (4 posts) Craigslist
2005	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	MN	$16,500	Jun 27, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026	taken down (2 posts) Craigslist
2001	205 Gx	20 ft	-	-	TX	$9,500	Jun 14, 2026 to Jun 20, 2026	taken down Craigslist

The 18 most recently seen of 18 distinct boats. These are asking prices, not sale prices: no free source publishes US used-boat sale prices. A boat re-posted several times counts once, at its latest ask. "Taken down" means the ad disappeared; that can be a sale, a seller who gave up, or an expired post.

Glastron recalls and accident record

USCG / TC recalls8see the list

Accident records1,105USCG BARD, 1995-2023

Per 10,000 registered3.7accidents a year, TX and NY

Machinery failure4%of accident records

Of 1,105Glastron boats in USCG accident records: fire or explosion 3%, flooding or swamping 9%, capsizing 4%, total loss 7%, at least one death 7%. The rate counts accidents in Texas and New York waters from 2014 to 2023 (28) against 7,529 Glastron boats registered in those two states, the only states that publish boat-level registrations. Accident records reflect how and how much boats are used, not only how they are built. Only accidents above the USCG reporting threshold are recorded. Personal watercraft are left out.

These numbers are for the builder, not this model. Check the specific hull with a HIN lookup for recalls and reported accidents.

Recalls affecting Glastron

10 federal recall campaigns on file. Recalls are issued against hull-identification ranges, so a campaign listed here may or may not cover the specific boat you are looking at — check the HIN. Remedies are free from the builder, but only if the work was actually performed, and there is no central database that proves it was.

⚠ Recall820064T6/16/1982
SEAT CAME LOOSE
Model:C-500Units:992
⚠ Recall050027T5/23/2005
FUEL SYSTEM
Model:DS 215Year:2005Units:72
⚠ Recall030063T5/23/2003
SEAT BASE
Model:GX 225Year:2003Units:95
⚠ Recall010093S4/25/2001
BASIC FLOTATION
Model:"175 SX, 185 SX, 195 SX, 205 SX"Units:4,464
⚠ Recall980055T4/10/1998
ELECTRICAL AC GROUND; SHOCK HAZARD
Model:GS 249 CRUISERS W/NOVATRON PANELUnits:138
⚠ Recall800072S3/3/1980
CERTIFICATION LABEL
Model:O/B 192Year:80Units:290
⚠ Recall010180T11/19/2001
SEAT BASE NOT SECURE
Model:GX 225Units:424
⚠ Recall960111S11/18/1996
LEVEL FLOTATION
Model:SE-170Year:1997Units:51
⚠ Recall950192T11/1/1995
FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
Model:GS160/180/185/187/205/207Units:608
⚠ Recall800112T10/10/1982
FUEL FITTING
Model:CXT23Year:79Units:83

10 recall campaigns

Method: Matched to the builder by normalized company name and MIC. A campaign is shown when it touches this builder; the model and year columns say how narrowly it applies.

Sources: US Coast Guard recall database · CPSC recalls

Engines we actually see on the 205 Gx

Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) 2 listings · 7% of our sample

Modern Mercury V8/V10 FourStroke and supercharged Verado are strong, smooth, and well-supported, a clear step up from the OptiMax era. Slightly behind Yamaha on resale trust but closing fast, and often better integrated (joystick, digital throttle).

Service reality: 100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats.

Full Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) reliability profile →
Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop) 1 listing · 3% of our sample

Smooth, strong drives — the Duoprop in particular handles and holds beautifully. The catch is parts cost: Volvo Penta components run materially higher than MerCruiser equivalents, so service and repair budgets are larger.

Service reality: Same wear items as MerCruiser (bellows, gimbal, impeller) but pricier parts. Verify drive-oil condition (milky = water intrusion = seal failure).

Full Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop) reliability profile →

3 listings where we could identify the engine Updated November 15, 2026

Method: Engine family matched from the listing's engine fields and title text against BoatVerdict's engine-family profiles. Prevalence is share of our sample, not factory fitment rates.

Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · BoatVerdict engine-family profiles

Glastron 205 Gx specifications

Length (median listed)	20.0 ft	Our listing data
Model years traded	2000–2007	Our listing data
Glastron hulls in US registries	7,537	TX + NY open data

Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.

What to inspect on a used Glastron 205 Gx

Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400): 100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats. Seen on 2 of the 29 205 Gx listings we track.
Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400).
Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop): Same wear items as MerCruiser (bellows, gimbal, impeller) but pricier parts. Verify drive-oil condition (milky = water intrusion = seal failure). Seen on 1 of the 29 205 Gx listings we track.
Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 100 hours a year is heavy use for a Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop).
Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 59% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 2000, so boats over 26 years old are actively traded in this model.

This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 205 Gx listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.

What a 205 Gx costs to own

$1,750 – $4,500 per year

20 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (NY)
Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work

low confidence

This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.

Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.

Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model

Where 205 Gxs are for sale

NY 6
CA 5
MN 4
CO 4
WA 2
TX 2
NV 1
AZ 1
MT 1
FL 1

Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 29 listings in 20 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.

What else buyers cross-shop

Glastron 205 GT Bowrider median ask $14,000 · 20 ft · 19 listings
Glastron 195 SX median ask $8,500 · 19 ft · 23 listings
Glastron 185 GT median ask $12,000 · 18 ft · 30 listings
Glastron 185 Gx median ask $6,000 · 18 ft · 32 listings
Glastron SX175 median ask $7,000 · 17 ft · 59 listings
Bayliner VR5 median ask $26,500 · 20 ft · 62 listings

Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.

Glastron 205 Gx FAQ

How much does a used Glastron 205 Gx cost?

Across 29 listings BoatVerdict has observed for model years 2000 to 2007, the median asking price is $9,500. The middle half of the market asks between $7,500 and $12,500, and the full observed range runs $2,500 to $16,500. These are asking prices, not sold prices.

Are there recalls on the Glastron 205 Gx?

10 federal recall campaigns are on file for this builder in the USCG and CPSC data we ingest. Recalls are issued per hull-identification range, so check the specific HIN — the recall list on this page links to each campaign and what it covers.

What engine does the Glastron 205 Gx come with?

In our listing sample the most common configurations are Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) (2 listings), Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop) (1 listings). That is what the used market actually holds, which is not always the same as what the factory offered.

What does it cost to own a Glastron 205 Gx per year?

BoatVerdict estimates $1,750 to $4,500 a year for a 20-foot boat of this type, covering insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate use and a wear reserve. It excludes loan payments and major engine work. Assumptions are listed on this page.

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How this page was built

BoatVerdict tracks used-boat listings across the US and folds them onto canonical models, so "205 gx" all resolve to this one page rather than three thin ones. For the Glastron 205 Gx that gives us 29 distinct boats (from 101 raw listings, before we collapsed re-posts). Publication decision: 29 distinct observations, 29 priced, 12 states, 4 model years.

We separate what we counted from what we concluded. Asking prices, listing counts, state spread and engine mix are counted. Severity ratings, ownership cost and the take are BoatVerdict analysis, labelled as such. Recalls and registry counts are primary records from federal and state sources.

Market data current through November 15, 2026.