Both the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and the Glastron GS 269 2008 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Glastron GLS 235 2010 at 23,8 ft versus Glastron GS 269 2008 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 269 2008 tips the scales at 5 830 lbs - 1 750 lbs less than the Glastron GLS 235 2010 at 4 080 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 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 235 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 269 2008 carries 72 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Glastron GLS 235 2010. 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 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GS 269 2008 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.