Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 225 2008 vs Glastron MX 195 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 225 2008 vs Glastron MX 195 2006 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 MX 195 2006 at 19,0 ft. At 3 000 lbs and 2 975 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Glastron GT 225 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Glastron MX 195 2006's 270-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 35 gal and 35 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Glastron GT 225 2008 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Glastron MX 195 2006 with its 270-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.53 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail6.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches30.5
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,975 lbs. (1,349 kg)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - lbs.3000
Weight - lbs.2975
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
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 - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches232
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 4000T (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available