Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 200 2013 vs Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DS 200 2013 vs Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 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 DS 200 2013 at 20,1 ft versus Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 at 18,0 ft. At 271 lbs and 172 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Glastron DS 200 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DS 200 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDS 2
ModelGXL 180 Ski & Fish
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise17°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,710 lbs. (997 kg)
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kg1229.23
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - lbs.271
Weight - lbs.172
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.28 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches51
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches216
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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.49
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha 115 TLRD
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (556 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,086 lbs. (493 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)