Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 195 2010 vs Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 195 2010 vs Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 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 GLS 195 2010 at 19,3 ft versus Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 195 2010 tips the scales at 2 915 lbs — 600 lbs more than the Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 at 2 315 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.
The Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 195 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GLS 195 2010 carries 34 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GLS 195 2010 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GLS 195 2010 and Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 195
ModelGT 185 Bowrider
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail49.5 in. (1.26 m) Cockpit: 33.5 in. (0.85 m) Maximum: 62.5 in. (1.59 m)
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Centimeters160.02
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches62.5
Depth - Inches44
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,915 lbs. (1,322 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people9 or 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)