Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron 215GX 2022 vs Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron 215GX 2022 vs Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 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 GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron 215GX 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 215GX 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron 215GX 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron 215GX 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detailw/ 4.3 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,760 lbs. (1,252 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1251.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2760
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGX 185 Ski & Fish
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006