Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GX 185 2006 vs Glastron MX 180 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GX 185 2006 vs Glastron MX 180 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GX 185 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Glastron MX 180 2013 at 17,1 ft. At 275 lbs and 195 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.
The Glastron GX 185 2006 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Glastron MX 180 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GX 185 2006 carries 29 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Glastron MX 180 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 MX 180 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GX 185 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 MX 180 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron MX 180 2013 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 GX 185 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28-1/2 in. (72 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detailw/ 4.3 GL Volvo Penta?: 2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (884 kg)
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.195
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches205
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee