Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 209 2012 vs Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 209 2012 vs Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GS 209 2012 at 20,2 ft versus Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 209 2012 tips the scales at 2 832 lbs — 2 660 lbs more than the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 at 172 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 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 2012 carries 45 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007. 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 GS 209 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GS 209 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 209 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 209
ModelGXL 180 Ski & Fish
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94.25 in. (2.39 m)
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches94.25
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,832 lbs. (1,285 kg)
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kg1284.57
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - lbs.2832
Weight - lbs.172
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches216
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.49
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model4.3L MPI EC MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha 115 TLRD
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (556 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)