Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 vs Glastron GTSF 205 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 against a deep vee Glastron GTSF 205 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 GLS 235 DB 2010 measures 24,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GTSF 205 2013 at 20,5 feet (2013). At 4 lbs and 24 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 GTSF 205 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 GTSF 205 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
ModelGTSF 205
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise21°
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] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.24
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet20.5
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 - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches246
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches63
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 - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 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 all20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight971 lbs. (440 kg)