Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 195 2013 vs Glastron GT 185 2008 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GLS 195 2013 and the Glastron GT 185 2008 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 2013 at 19,3 ft versus Glastron GT 185 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 195 2013 tips the scales at 2 915 lbs — 600 lbs more than the Glastron GT 185 2008 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 2008 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 195 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GLS 195 2013 carries 32 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 185 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GLS 195 2013 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 185 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GLS 195 2013 and Glastron GT 185 2008 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,915 lbs. (1,322 kg)
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)
Height - Detail49-1/2 in. (1.26 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches49.5
Height - Inchesnot available
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
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches44
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 typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3000S (painted)