Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 2010 vs Glastron GX 235 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 2010 vs Glastron GX 235 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GX 235 2006 measures 23,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 185 2010 at 18,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 235 2006 tips the scales at 3 885 lbs — 1 570 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 235 2006 tops out at 320 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 235 2006 carries 47 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 235 2006 caps at 7. 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 235 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Detail53 in. (1.35 m) Cockpit: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Centimeters134.62
Depth - Inches59
Depth - Inches53
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] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailw/ 5.7 Gi Volvo Penta?: 3,885 lbs. (1,762 kg)
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kg1762.2
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.3885
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches276
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 - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 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