Both the Glastron GT 205 2012 and the Glastron GTS 185 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 205 2012 at 20,7 ft versus Glastron GTS 185 2013 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 2012 tips the scales at 2 750 lbs - 350 lbs more than the Glastron GTS 185 2013 at 2 400 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GTS 185 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 2012 carries 34 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Glastron GTS 185 2013. 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 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron GTS 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 GT 205 2012 could be the deciding factor.