Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DS 205 2011 vs Glastron GX 235 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DS 205 2011 vs Glastron GX 235 2005 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 270 hp for the Glastron DS 205 2011 and 270 hp for the Glastron GX 235 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GX 235 2005 carries 47 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Glastron DS 205 2011. 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 DS 205 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron GX 235 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DS 205 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DS 205 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 235 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelDS 205
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches59
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available