Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GTS 180 2013 vs Glastron SSV 175 2010: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Glastron GTS 180 2013 and the Glastron SSV 175 2010 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GTS 180 2013 at 17,8 ft versus Glastron SSV 175 2010 at 17,1 ft. At 2 100 lbs and 2 040 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 GTS 180 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron SSV 175 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GTS 180 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GTS 180 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 17,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron SSV 175 2010 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (950 kg)
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs. (925 kg) with engine
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.2100
Weight - lbs.2040
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches58
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches205
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 57 in. (1.45 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters144.78
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches57
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people7 or 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)
Trailer - Weight639 lbs. (290 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available