2005 Glastron SX 195 – New York

Type: Bowrider
Engine type: Single inboard/outboard
Use: Fresh water, Salt water
Length: 18.7 feet
Engine make: Volvo
Primary fuel type: Gas
Engine model: Penta 5.0 GL V-8
Fuel capacity: 21-30 gallons
Hull material: Fiberglass
Trailer: Included     
 
One of the key benefits of being a big successful boat builder is experience and access to the latest technology in boat building.
For Glastron, that technology is represented in their proprietary VEC process.
This advanced, computerized system allows boats to be constructed in basically two pieces.
A strong fiberglass hull with imbedded built-in stringers is attached to a fully one-piece deck assembly,
which together, form a boat that is super stiff and free from most of the vibrations that other boat designs experience.
You also get a more consistent build quality.

In the SX 195, this super stiff hull design translates into a boat that is unusually quiet hitting waves and wakes.
And the vibrations are substantially reduced from the engine bay.
It is a noticeable feature and adds to a premium feel to the way this boat goes about its business,
much in the way a luxury car is always more substantial and quieter than a lesser car of the same size.

The bow seating is expansive and comfortable as befitting a bow rider.  
The seats lift up to reveal fully lined and drained storage areas that you would normally see on a premium boat.   
The stainless steel windshield supports do double duty as handholds.

The main switches are lighted rockers.  The captain’s seat and main passenger seat are stylish buckets with plenty of fanny room.  
The seats swivel and move forward.  A roomy deck with plenty of storage compartments and an easy-to-clean fiberglass floor has optional Snap in carpet.  
The rear seating is an expansive bench seat that covers three storage compartments.

Drink holders are scattered throughout the cabin within easy reach of the seats.  
At the stern is a large full-width sun pad.  The sun pad is not just a big flat padded surface.  
Glastron’s designers incorporated a bit of nostalgia here in the sun pad’s design.  
The look is a modern interpretation of some of Glastron’s earlier boats, crafted in tucked and pleated vinyl for a sleek look.  

A full-width ski platform and stainless steel ladder round out the stern.
Engine access and a lot of storage space is through a hatch that also lifts the sun lounge.  
While lifting the large cover is assisted with hydraulic struts.  
The solid construction of the VEC engineered hull translates into a boat that slices easily through rough
water and wakes without the usual slapping noises you hear in other boats.  
Steering with the standard power steering is light and the boat cuts sharply into turns.  
Overall, this is an easy boat to navigate and new owners should feel quickly at ease in driving the SX 195.