Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 195 2009 vs Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Glastron GLS 195 2009 and the Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GLS 195 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013 at 16,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 195 2009 tips the scales at 2 915 lbs - 1 315 lbs more than the Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013 at 1 600 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 GLS 195 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GLS 195 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 195 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 195
ModelGTSF 160 BR
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detail49.5 in. (1.26 m) Cockpit: 33.5 in. (0.85 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches49.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail2,915 lbs. (1,322 kg)
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (730 kg)
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.1600
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters5.89
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches198
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches51
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (720 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight754 lbs. (342 kg)