Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 2021 vs Glastron GXL 205 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 2021 vs Glastron GXL 205 2008 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.
The Glastron GXL 205 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 185 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GXL 205 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GT 185 2021 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GXL 205 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GXL 205 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 185 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail5.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length - Feet5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters1.52
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches60
Length overall - Inches239
Beamnot available
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 31.5 in. (0.81 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches45.75
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,025 lbs. (1,370 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1372.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3025
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.07
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGXL 205
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)