Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 2009 vs Glastron GX 205 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron DX 235 2009 against a deep vee Glastron GX 205 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 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GX 205 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 205 2008 tips the scales at 3 025 lbs — 3 021 lbs less than the Glastron DX 235 2009 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 Glastron GX 205 2008 tops out at 320 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 35 gallons in the Glastron GX 205 2008. 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 GX 205 2008 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 GX 205 2008 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
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 - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (0.81 m)
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inches45.75
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)
Weight - Detail3,025 lbs. (1,372 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1372.12
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.3025
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Meters6.07
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches239
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 - 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/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)