Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 225 2008 vs Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 225 2008 vs Glastron GXL 180 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 225 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 225 2008 tips the scales at 3 000 lbs - 1 280 lbs more than the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 at 1 720 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 225 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 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 225 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Glastron GT 225 2008 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 225
ModelGXL 180 Ski & Fish
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.53 m)
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail6.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches30.5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - lbs.3000
Weight - lbs.1720
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Engine/s standardYamaha 115 TLRD
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 typeOutboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (556 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 4000T (painted)
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)