Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GT 225 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GT 225 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GT 225 2013 measures 22,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). At 15 lbs and 33 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 225 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 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 225 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 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 180 Bowrider
ModelGT 225
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (.72 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) w/o engine
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters5.21
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches205
Length overall - Inches264
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.63
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches64
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha 90 TLRD
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 2500 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)