Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 225 2013 vs Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 225 2013 vs Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GT 225 2013 measures 22,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 tips the scales at 276 lbs — 243 lbs less than the Glastron GT 225 2013 at 33 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 GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 225 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 carries 29 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Glastron GT 225 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 225 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 225 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 225 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 185 Ski & Fish 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 225
ModelGX 185 Ski & Fish
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - Detailw/ 4.3 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,760 lbs. (1,252 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1251.91
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.276
Height - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.63
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches64
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available