Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 289 2013 vs Glastron GX 180 Ski & Fish 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 289 2013 vs Glastron GX 180 Ski & Fish 2006 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 289 2013 measures 28,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GX 180 Ski & Fish 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 180 Ski & Fish 2006 tips the scales at 172 lbs — 107 lbs less than the Glastron GS 289 2013 at 65 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 GX 180 Ski & Fish 2006 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GS 289 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 289 2013 carries 84 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Glastron GX 180 Ski & Fish 2006. 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 289 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GX 180 Ski & Fish 2006 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 289 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 289 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 180 Ski & Fish 2006 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 289
ModelGX 180 Ski & Fish
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.77 m)
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - Detailw/o engine: 1,720 lbs. (780 kg)
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.172
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Height - Detail8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.57
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches101
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardJohnson 115 PLSD
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (556 kg)