Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 vs Glastron MX 180 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 against a deep vee Glastron MX 180 2011 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 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron MX 180 2011 at 17,1 feet (2011). At 4 lbs and 15 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.
The Glastron MX 180 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GLS 235 DB 2010 carries 73 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Glastron MX 180 2011. 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 GLS 235 DB 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Glastron MX 180 2011 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 MX 180 2011 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
ModelMX 18
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) Cockpit: 31 in. (0.79 m) Maximum: 69 in. (1.75 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Centimeters175.26
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Inches69
Depth - Inches59
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) without engine
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet17.08
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 - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches205
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 - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people13 or 1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)