Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GT 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Glastron GT 205 2013 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 2 038 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 2013 at 277 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 2013 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 2013 carries 32 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 205 2013 at 20,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 185 Bowrider
ModelGT 205
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (.72 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,770 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kg1256.45
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.277
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches63
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches246
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 - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 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 all20 ft. 4 in. (6.20 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight971 lbs. (440 kg)