The Glastron DX 235 2009 is a modified-V design and the Glastron GS 259 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Glastron GS 259 2012 at 24,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 259 2012 tips the scales at 5 450 lbs - 1 450 lbs less than the Glastron DX 235 2009 at 4 000 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 GS 259 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron DX 235 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DX 235 2009 carries 73 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Glastron GS 259 2012. 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 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron GS 259 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron DX 235 2009 could be the deciding factor.