Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 180 2013 vs Glastron GT 185 2008 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GT 180 2013 and the Glastron GT 185 2008 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GT 180 2013 at 17,8 ft versus Glastron GT 185 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 185 2008 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 2 294 lbs less than the Glastron GT 180 2013 at 21 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 185 2008 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 180 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Glastron GT 180 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 185 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 180 2013 and Glastron GT 185 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise20°
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] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (950 kg)
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.2315
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches58
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches44
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight639 lbs. (290 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3000S (painted)