The Glastron DS 205 2009 is a modified-V design and the Glastron GT 185 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron DS 205 2009 at 20,0 ft versus Glastron GT 185 2013 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DS 205 2009 tips the scales at 2 900 lbs - 500 lbs more than the Glastron GT 185 2013 at 2 400 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron DS 205 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 185 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 205 2009 could be the deciding factor.