Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 2013 vs Glastron GTSF 200 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GT 185 2013 and the Glastron GTSF 200 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GT 185 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Glastron GTSF 200 2013 at 20,3 ft. At 24 lbs and 23 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GTSF 200 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GT 185 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GTSF 200 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GTSF 200 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 185 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21°
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.23
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Inches58
Height - Inches63
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20.33
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.20 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches244
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. (6.20 m)
Trailer - Weight861 lbs. (390 kg)
Trailer - Weight971 lbs. (440 kg)