Glastron - GT 185 (2007-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 4.3 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 8.7 sec. |
| Test Power | 1 x 135-hp Volvo Penta 3.0 GL |
| Transmission | Sterndrive |
| Ratio | 1.97 : 1 |
| Props | 14 1/4 X 21 Aluminum |
| Load | 2 persons, 3/8 fuel, no water, min, gear |
| Climate | 75 deg.; 60% humid.; wind: 15 MPH; seas; calm |
Overview
New from Glastron is
the GT series that
includes the GT 185.
This is a step up
from an entry level
boat and benefits
from Glastron’s
years of experience
in building sporty
runabouts. The fit
and features are
more inline with
premium bowriders,
but priced to be
more affordable with
a high level of
standard features.
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | Total GPH | MPG | NMPG | Range | NM Range | dBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 5.64 | 4.90 | 117 | 101 | 69 |
| 1000 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 5.87 | 5.10 | 121 | 106 | 70 |
| 1500 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 4.77 | 4.14 | 99 | 86 | 70 |
| 2000 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 4.84 | 4.21 | 100 | 87 | 80 |
| 2500 | 17.4 | 15.1 | 2.8 | 6.31 | 5.49 | 131 | 114 | 85 |
| 3000 | 24.6 | 21.3 | 5.1 | 4.86 | 4.23 | 101 | 88 | 86 |
| 3500 | 30.1 | 26.1 | 6.2 | 4.89 | 4.25 | 101 | 88 | 86 |
| 4000 | 36.5 | 31.7 | 7.9 | 4.65 | 4.04 | 96 | 84 | 92 |
| 4500 | 42.2 | 36.7 | 11.1 | 3.81 | 3.32 | 79 | 69 | 94 |
| 4750 | 44.3 | 38.5 | 11.5 | 3.87 | 3.36 | 80 | 70 | 94 |
Performance Chart
