Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron MX 175 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron MX 175 2009 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 MX 175 2009 measures 17,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 tips the scales at 2 832 lbs — 2 604 lbs more than the Glastron MX 175 2009 at 228 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 GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Glastron MX 175 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries 45 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron MX 175 2009. 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 MX 175 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron MX 175 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 175 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 209 Cuddy Cabin 2007 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
ModelGS 209 Cuddy Cabin
ModelMX 175
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94.25 in. (2.39 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches94.25
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (.89 m)
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches44
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,832 lbs. (1,285 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,280 lbs. (1,035 kg)
Weight - kg1284.57
Weight - kg1034.19
Weight - lbs.2832
Weight - lbs.228
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Meters5.21
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches205
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)