Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 215 2013 vs Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 215 2013 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.
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 GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). At 333 lbs and 276 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 GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 tops out at 225 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 GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 carries 29 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Glastron GLS 215 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GLS 215 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 215
ModelGX 185 Ski & Fish
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.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 - Detailw/ 4.3 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,760 lbs. (1,252 kg)
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg1251.91
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.276
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 - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available