Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 2010 vs Glastron GX 205 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 2010 vs Glastron GX 205 2006 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 2010 at 18,4 ft versus Glastron GX 205 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 205 2006 tips the scales at 3 045 lbs — 730 lbs less than the Glastron GT 185 2010 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 GX 205 2006 tops out at 315 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 185 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GX 205 2006 carries 35 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 185 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 185 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GX 205 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 185 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 185 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 205 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam96 in. (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. (0.72 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches59
Depth - Inches45.75
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 3,045 lbs. (1,381 kg)
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kg1381.19
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.3045
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches239
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine maxnot available
Engine max315 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available