Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 195 2010 vs Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 195 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GLS 195 2010 at 19,3 ft versus Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 195 2010 tips the scales at 2 915 lbs — 2 639 lbs more than the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 at 276 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 GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 tops out at 225 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 29 gallons in the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GLS 195 2010 is rated for 9 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 GLS 195 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 195 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,3 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.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 195
ModelGX 185 Ski & Fish
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail49.5 in. (1.26 m) Cockpit: 33.5 in. (0.85 m) Maximum: 62.5 in. (1.59 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Centimeters160.02
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches62.5
Depth - Inches43
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 - Detailw/ 4.3 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,760 lbs. (1,252 kg)
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg1251.91
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.276
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 - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 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