Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 219 2006 vs Glastron MX185 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 219 2006 vs Glastron MX185 2013 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 219 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Glastron MX185 2013 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron MX185 2013 tips the scales at 228 lbs — 192 lbs less than the Glastron GS 219 2006 at 36 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 219 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron MX185 2013 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 219 2006 carries 56 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Glastron MX185 2013. 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 MX185 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Glastron GS 219 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron MX185 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX185 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 219 2006 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail62 in. (1.57 m) Cockpit: 34 in. (.86 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches62
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?: 3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail2,280 lbs. (1,035 kg)
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1034.19
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.228
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches221
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.12
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches44
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee