The Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 vs Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 2007 tips the scales at 1 485 lbs — 1 087 lbs less than the Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 at 398 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 MX 170 Bowrider 2007 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 23 gallons in the Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 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 DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 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 DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron MX 170 Bowrider 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.