Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish 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 Ski & Fish
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)