Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 185 2021 vs Glastron MX 180 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 185 2021 vs Glastron MX 180 2011 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 MX 180 2011 tops out at 150 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 MX 180 2011 is rated for 8 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 MX 180 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 180 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 17,1 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 - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length - Feet5
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Meters1.52
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches60
Length overall - Inches205
Beamnot available
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches88
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches59
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) without engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelMX 18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)