Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 2008 vs Glastron GT 180 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron DX 235 2008 against a deep vee Glastron GT 180 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron DX 235 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 180 2008 at 17,0 feet (2008). At 4 lbs and 15 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Glastron DX 235 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GT 180 2008 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 2008 carries 73 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron GT 180 2008. 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 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Glastron GT 180 2008 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DX 235 2008 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 GT 180 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (0.79 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) w/o engine
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Meters6.86
Length - Meters5.21
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches205
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Engine/s standardYamaha 90 TLRD
Fuel tank capacity - Detail73 gal. (276 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 5800T (painted)
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3000S (painted)