Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 2006 vs Glastron GLS 215 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DX 235 2006 vs Glastron GLS 215 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 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Glastron GLS 215 2010 at 21,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 215 2010 tips the scales at 333 lbs — 329 lbs less than the Glastron DX 235 2006 at 4 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 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GLS 215 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 2006 carries 73 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Glastron GLS 215 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 GLS 215 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron DX 235 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GLS 215 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 215 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron DX 235 2006 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
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (.79 m)
Depth - Detail52 in. (1.32 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 65 in. (1.65 m)
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimeters165.1
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inches65
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 - Detailw/ 5.7 GL Volvo Penta?: 4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.333
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches256
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail73 gal. (276 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 9 in. (7.87 m)