Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 2009 vs Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron DX 235 2009 against a deep vee Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 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 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 at 16,5 feet (2013). At 4 lbs and 16 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.
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 GT 160 BR 2013 caps at 6. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DX 235 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GT 160 BR 2013 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
ModelDX 235
ModelGT 160 BR
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (0.79 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (730 kg)
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.16
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches198
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail73 gal. (276 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (720 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight754 lbs. (342 kg)