Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron DX 235 2011 vs Glastron GLS 215 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron DX 235 2011 is a modified-V design and the Glastron GLS 215 2010 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 2011 at 22,5 ft versus Glastron GLS 215 2010 at 21,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DX 235 2011 tips the scales at 4 000 lbs - 670 lbs more than the Glastron GLS 215 2010 at 3 330 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 DX 235 2011 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron GLS 215 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron DX 235 2011 carries 73 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Glastron GLS 215 2010. 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 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron GLS 215 2010 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron DX 235 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GLS 215 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Deadrise15°
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (0.79 m) Maximum: 69 in. (1.75 m)
Depth - Detail52 in. (1.32 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 65 in. (1.65 m)
Depth - Centimeters175.26
Depth - Centimeters165.1
Depth - Inches69
Depth - Inches65
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.5 in. (0.42 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches16.5
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) with engine
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,510 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - lbs.4000
Weight - lbs.3330
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet21.33
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches270
Length overall - Inches256
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 Gi
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail73 gal. (276 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Maximum people13 or 1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 9 in. (7.87 m)