Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 2008 vs Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron DX 235 2008 against a deep vee Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 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 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 tips the scales at 278 lbs — 274 lbs less than the Glastron DX 235 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Glastron DX 235 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008's 270-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DX 235 2008 carries 73 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron DX 235 2008 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron DX 235 2008 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 Ski & Fish 2008 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelDX 235
ModelGT 205 Ski & Fish
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
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. (0.79 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 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 - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.278
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.86
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
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 standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
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 max320 hp
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 5800T (painted)
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)