Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 269 2006 vs Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 269 2006 vs Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 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 GS 269 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 tips the scales at 2 335 lbs — 1 750 lbs less than the Glastron GS 269 2006 at 585 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Glastron GS 269 2006 has a 185-hp advantage over the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 269 2006 carries 72 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GS 269 2006 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GS 269 2006 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2008 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 269
ModelGT 185 Ski & Fish
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail86 in. (2.18 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (.91 m)
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.73 m)
Depth - Centimeters218.44
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches86
Depth - Inches44
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailw/ 5.7 Gi Volvo Penta?: 5,850 lbs. (2,654 kg)
Weight - Detail2,335 lbs. (1,059 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg2653.51
Weight - kg1059.14
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.2335
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in. (8.20 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches323
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.61
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max135 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)