Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron MX185 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron MX185 2013 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 205 Bowrider 2007 at 20,0 ft versus Glastron MX185 2013 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 tips the scales at 2 780 lbs - 500 lbs more than the Glastron MX185 2013 at 2 280 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 GT 205 Bowrider 2007 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Glastron MX185 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Glastron MX185 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 and Glastron MX185 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205 Bowrider
ModelMX185
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,280 lbs. (1,035 kg)
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - kg1034.19
Weight - lbs.2780
Weight - lbs.2280
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.12
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches44
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available