Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 vs Glastron MX 185 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 vs Glastron MX 185 2011 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 MX 185 2011 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 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 MX 185 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 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 185 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 185 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron 205GTDWI 2022 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 - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches205
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 - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 57 in. (1.45 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters144.78
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches57
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,280 lbs. (1,035 kg) with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1034.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.228
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 GL
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 typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 or 1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelMX 185
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
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. 10 in. (6.65 m)