Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GTS 185 2021 vs Glastron GXL 185 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GTS 185 2021 vs Glastron GXL 185 2008 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.
The Glastron GXL 185 2008 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GTS 185 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GXL 185 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Glastron GTS 185 2021 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GXL 185 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GXL 185 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GTS 185 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (0.75 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,730 lbs. (1,240 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1238.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.273
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.49
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (130 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGXL 185
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)