Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 255 2010 vs Glastron GTS 160 BR 2013 — 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 GTS 160 BR 2013 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 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GTS 160 BR 2013 at 16,5 feet (2013). At 46 lbs and 19 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.
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 GTS 160 BR 2013 caps at 6. 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 GTS 160 BR 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 255
ModelGTS 160 BR
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detail59.5 in. (1.51 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 72.5 in. (1.84 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters185.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches72.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18.5 in. (0.47 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches18.5
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (861 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.19
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet25.33
Length - Feet16.5
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Meters7.72
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches304
Length overall - Inches198
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches51
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (720 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight754 lbs. (342 kg)