Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 195 2013 vs Glastron GT 225 2011: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Glastron GLS 195 2013 and the Glastron GT 225 2011 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 2013 at 19,3 ft versus Glastron GT 225 2011 at 20,1 ft. At 2 915 lbs and 3 000 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Glastron GT 225 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 195 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 32 gal and 35 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 225 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GLS 195 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 225 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GLS 195 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam99.5 in. (2.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches99.5
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,915 lbs. (1,322 kg)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.3000
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 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 - Feet20.08
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches241
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m) Maximum: 59.5 in. (1.51 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches59.5
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16.5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 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 - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 GL
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)