Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 2009 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 185 Bowrider 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Glastron GT 205 2009 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 2009 tips the scales at 2 780 lbs - 465 lbs less than the Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 at 2 315 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 Bowrider 2007 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 205 2009 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 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 and Glastron GT 205 2009 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
ModelGT 185 Bowrider
ModelGT 205
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
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 - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches44
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg)
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.2780
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot 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 3000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)