Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 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 DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 at 22,0 ft versus Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 at 20,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 tips the scales at 398 lbs — 123 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 at 275 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 DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 carries 73 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010. 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 GT 205 SF 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 SF 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDX 235 Deck Boat
ModelGT 205 SF
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (.79 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m) Maximum: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimeters142.24
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inches56
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg) w/5.7 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1805.3
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.398
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Meters6.86
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches232
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16.5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail73 gal. (276 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 or 1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 5800 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)