Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 235 2009 vs Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 235 2009 vs Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GLS 235 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 583 lbs — 175 lbs less than the Glastron GLS 235 2009 at 408 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 GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 235 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 carries 72 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Glastron GLS 235 2009. 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 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 235 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 269 Sport Cruiser 2007 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
ModelGS 269 Sport Cruiser
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detail57 in. (1.45 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)
Depth - Detail86 in. (2.18 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (.91 m)
Depth - Centimeters144.78
Depth - Centimeters218.44
Depth - Inches57
Depth - Inches86
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail4,080 lbs. (1,851 kg)
Weight - Detail5,830 lbs. (2,645 kg) w/5.7 Gi Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1850.66
Weight - kg2644.44
Weight - lbs.408
Weight - lbs.583
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Length - Meters7.24
Length - Meters8.2
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in. (8.20 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches323
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadManual china
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 10 in. (7.87 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available