Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron MX 205 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron MX 205 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 MX 205 2013 measures 20,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron MX 205 2013 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 260 lbs less than the Glastron GT 180 Bowrider 2007 at 15 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron MX 205 2013 is rated for 9 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 MX 205 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 205 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 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
ModelMX 205
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21°
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] - Detail31-1/2 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) w/o engine
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters5.21
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches205
Length overall - Inches248
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
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 - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 2500 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available