Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 vs Glastron MX 185 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 is a modified-V design and the Glastron MX 185 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 at 20,9 ft versus Glastron MX 185 2012 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 tips the scales at 3 600 lbs - 1 320 lbs more than the Glastron MX 185 2012 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 MX 185 2012 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Glastron MX 185 2012. 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 215 DB 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron MX 185 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 215 DB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron MX 185 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 215 DB
ModelMX 185
Model Year2010
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57.5 in. (1.46 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches57.5
Depth - Inches44
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,280 lbs. (1,035 kg)
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1034.19
Weight - lbs.3600
Weight - lbs.2280
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0L MPI EC MerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people13 or 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people7 or 1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)