Glastron GLS 255 2010 vs Glastron GT 185 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GLS 255 2010 or the Glastron GT 185 2010?

The Glastron GLS 255 2010 is the longer of the two at 25,3 feet overall. The Glastron GT 185 2010 comes in at 18,4 feet, making it roughly 6,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron GLS 255 2010 or the Glastron GT 185 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GLS 255 2010 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 2 315 lbs for the Glastron GT 185 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GLS 255 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GT 185 2010 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Glastron GLS 255 2010 measures 102" wide, compared to 88" for the Glastron GT 185 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron GLS 255 2010 or the Glastron GT 185 2010?

The Glastron GLS 255 2010 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 23 gallons on the Glastron GT 185 2010. That 33-gallon difference translates to roughly 99–165 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron GLS 255 2010 and Glastron GT 185 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron GLS 255 2010 and the Glastron GT 185 2010 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Glastron GLS 255 2010 vs Glastron GT 185 2010

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Glastron GLS 255 2010

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Glastron GT 185 2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron GLS 255 2010 vs Glastron GT 185 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GLS 255 2010 and the Glastron GT 185 2010 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 255 2010 measures 25,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 185 2010 at 18,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 185 2010 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 2 269 lbs less than the Glastron GLS 255 2010 at 46 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GLS 255 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GT 185 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GLS 255 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 255 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 185 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeGlastron

ModelGLS 255

ModelGT 185

Model Year201

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam102 in. (2.59 m)

Beam88 in. (2.24 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters2.24

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches88

Deadrise21℃

Depth - Detail59.5 in. (1.51 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 72.5 in. (1.84 m)

Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)

Depth - Centimeters185.42

Depth - Centimeters149.86

Depth - Inches72.5

Depth - Inches59

Draft [drive up] - Detail18.5 in. (0.47 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] meters0.41

Draft [drive up] inches18.5

Draft [drive up] inches16

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)

Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Meters0.79

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inches31

Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg) with engine

Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) with engine

Weight - kg2086.52

Weight - kg1050.07

Weight - lbs.46

Weight - lbs.2315

Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)

Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)

Length - Feet25.33

Length - Feet18.42

Length overall - Detail25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)

Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)

Length overall - Meters7.72

Length overall - Meters5.61

Length overall - Inches304

Length overall - Inches221

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98

Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56

Fuel tank capacity - Gal23

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)

Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)

Maximum people12 or 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)

Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)

Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)

Glastron GLS 255 2010 vs Glastron GT 185 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GLS 255 2010 or the Glastron GT 185 2010?

The Glastron GLS 255 2010 is the longer of the two at 25,3 feet overall. The Glastron GT 185 2010 comes in at 18,4 feet, making it roughly 6,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron GLS 255 2010 or the Glastron GT 185 2010?

For trailering, the Glastron GLS 255 2010 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 2 315 lbs for the Glastron GT 185 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GLS 255 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GT 185 2010 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Glastron GLS 255 2010 measures 102" wide, compared to 88" for the Glastron GT 185 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron GLS 255 2010 or the Glastron GT 185 2010?

The Glastron GLS 255 2010 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 23 gallons on the Glastron GT 185 2010. That 33-gallon difference translates to roughly 99–165 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron GLS 255 2010 and Glastron GT 185 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron GLS 255 2010 and the Glastron GT 185 2010 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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