Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 vs Glastron GTS 229 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 against a deep vee Glastron GTS 229 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 GLS 235 DB 2010 at 24,3 ft versus Glastron GTS 229 2013 at 22,0 ft. At 4 lbs and 33 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 GTS 229 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 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 GTS 229 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGLS 235 DB
ModelGTS 229
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
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] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet22
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 - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches264
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people13 or 1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)