Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 209 2006 vs Glastron GT 185 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 209 2006 vs Glastron GT 185 2021 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.
The Glastron GS 209 2006 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 185 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GS 209 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GT 185 2021 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 209 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 209 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 185 2021 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
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelGS 209
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94.5 in. (2.39 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches94.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (.89 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,852 lbs. (1,294 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1293.64
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2852
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet5
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail5.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters1.52
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches60
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower