Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GTS 225 2021 vs Glastron MX 180 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GTS 225 2021 vs Glastron MX 180 2012 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 MX 180 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GTS 225 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 MX 180 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GTS 225 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron MX 180 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 180 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 17,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GTS 225 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches205
Beamnot available
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches88
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makenot available
Engine makeEvinrude
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelDSLSE
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelMX 18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)