Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 2009 vs Glastron GT 200 GTS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron DX 235 2009 against a deep vee Glastron GT 200 GTS 2012 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 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 200 GTS 2012 at 20,3 feet (2012). At 4 lbs and 22 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 GT 200 GTS 2012 tops out at 200 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 32 gallons in the Glastron GT 200 GTS 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 GT 200 GTS 2012 caps at 9. 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 200 GTS 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDX 235
ModelGT 200 GTS
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (0.79 m)
Depth - DetailCockpit: 31 in. (79 cm)
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inches31
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.22
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches244
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 - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model115 EXLPT Optimax
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)