Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 vs Glastron MX 195 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 vs Glastron MX 195 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 at 16,5 ft versus Glastron MX 195 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron MX 195 2006 tips the scales at 2 975 lbs — 2 959 lbs less than the Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 at 16 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 MX 195 2006 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron MX 195 2006 carries 35 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Glastron GT 160 BR 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 GT 160 BR 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron MX 195 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 GT 160 BR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron MX 195 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
ModelGT 160 BR
ModelMX 195
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise17°
Deadrise21℃
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] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (730 kg)
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,975 lbs. (1,349 kg)
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.2975
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches232
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (720 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
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