Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 vs Glastron GXL 185 Ski & Fish 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 vs Glastron GXL 185 Ski & Fish 2007 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 SF 2010 at 20,7 ft versus Glastron GXL 185 Ski & Fish 2007 at 18,0 ft. At 275 lbs and 274 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.
The Glastron GXL 185 Ski & Fish 2007 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Glastron GXL 185 Ski & Fish 2007. 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 205 SF 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GXL 185 Ski & Fish 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GXL 185 Ski & Fish 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205 SF
ModelGXL 185 Ski & Fish
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m) Maximum: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Centimeters142.24
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches56
Depth - Inches43
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,740 lbs. (1,243 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg1242.84
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.274
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet18
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches216
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.49
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum people9 or 1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3500 (painted)