The Glastron DX 235 2011 is a modified-V design and the Glastron MX 170 2008 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron DX 235 2011 measures 22,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron MX 170 2008 at 17,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron DX 235 2011 tips the scales at 4 000 lbs - 2 515 lbs more than the Glastron MX 170 2008 at 1 485 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 MX 170 2008 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 23 gallons in the Glastron MX 170 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 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron MX 170 2008 caps at 5. 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.