Matching a modified vee Glastron DX 235 2011 against a deep vee Glastron MX 205 SF 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron DX 235 2011 at 22,5 ft versus Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 at 20,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 271 lbs less than the Glastron DX 235 2011 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 DX 235 2011 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Glastron MX 205 SF 2013 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 MX 205 SF 2013. 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 205 SF 2013 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.