Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 2008 vs Glastron GT 225 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron DX 235 2008 against a deep vee Glastron GT 225 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron DX 235 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Glastron GT 225 2008 at 21,0 ft. At 4 lbs and 3 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Glastron DX 235 2008 and 320 hp for the Glastron GT 225 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DX 235 2008 carries 73 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 225 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 225 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron DX 235 2008 and Glastron GT 225 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam99 in. (2.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (0.79 m)
Depth - Detail6.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inches30.5
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 - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Meters6.86
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
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]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 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 standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 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 max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 5800T (painted)
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 4000T (painted)