Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 vs Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2008 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 903 lbs less than the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 at 172 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 GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007. 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 GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GXL 205 Ski & Fish 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GXL 180 Ski & Fish 2007 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
ModelGXL 180 Ski & Fish
ModelGXL 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29.5 in. (.75 m)
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (0.81 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches45.75
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg) w/o engine
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,395 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.3075
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Meters6.07
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches239
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha 115 TLRD
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta (190 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (556 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 4000T (painted)