Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 225 2010 vs Glastron GTSF 180 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GT 225 2010 and the Glastron GTSF 180 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GT 225 2010 measures 21,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GTSF 180 2013 at 17,8 feet (2013). At 3 lbs and 22 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 225 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GTSF 180 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 225 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GTSF 180 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99.5 in. (2.53 m)
Beam7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches99.5
Beam - Inches89
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m) Maximum: 59.5 in. (1.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches59.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches16.5
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.22
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet17.83
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches214
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches58
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight861 lbs. (391 kg)