Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 vs Glastron GTDW 205 SURF 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 vs Glastron GTDW 205 SURF 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.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Glastron GTDW 205 SURF 2021 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 at 16,5 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
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelGT 160 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (730 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (720 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight754 lbs. (342 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available