Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GLS 215 2013 and the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GLS 215 2013 measures 21,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 tips the scales at 2 335 lbs — 2 002 lbs less than the Glastron GLS 215 2013 at 333 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 Ski & Fish 2008 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 215 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 carries 23 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Glastron GLS 215 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GLS 215 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GLS 215 2013 at 21,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 215
ModelGT 185 Ski & Fish
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg)
Weight - Detail2,335 lbs. (1,059 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg1059.14
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.2335
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Height - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.32
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches52
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.73 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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
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 max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)