Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 180 2010 vs Glastron GT 205 DB 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 180 2010 is a deep-V design and the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GT 180 2010 at 17,1 ft versus Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 tips the scales at 2 900 lbs - 1 400 lbs less than the Glastron GT 180 2010 at 1 500 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 GT 180 2010 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 carries 50 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 180 2010. 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 205 DB 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GT 180 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 180 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 180
ModelGT 205 DB
Model Year2010
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Inches59
Depth - Inches59
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) without engine
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) with engine
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.1500
Weight - lbs.2900
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Length - Feet17.08
Length - Feet20.08
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches205
Length overall - Inches241
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)