Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GTSF 160 BR 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 GTSF 160 BR 2013 at 16,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 185 Ski & Fish 2007 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 2 299 lbs more than the Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013 at 16 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 GTSF 160 BR 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 185 Ski & Fish 2007 carries 23 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Glastron GTSF 160 BR 2013. 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 Ski & Fish 2007 and Glastron GTSF 160 BR 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 Ski & Fish
ModelGTSF 160 BR
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17°
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] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) w/3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (730 kg)
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.16
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16.5
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] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches51
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches198
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 - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (720 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight754 lbs. (342 kg)