Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GTS 185 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GTS 185 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 GTS 185 2013 at 18,0 ft. At 2 315 lbs and 2 400 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GTS 185 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 23 gal and 24 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 185 Bowrider 2007 and Glastron GTS 185 2013 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
ModelGTS 185
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches89
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20°
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] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.2400
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
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] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches58
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches216
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 - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight861 lbs. (390 kg)