Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 vs Glastron GS 289 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 against a deep vee Glastron GS 289 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 289 2013 measures 28,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 at 24,3 feet (2010). At 4 lbs and 65 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron GS 289 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 289 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 235 DB
ModelGS 289
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (0.79 m) Maximum: 69 in. (1.75 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters175.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches69
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.65
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet28.83
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 - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches346
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.57
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches101
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 - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13 or 1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available