Glastron GLS 235 2010 vs Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GLS 235 2010 or the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007?

The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 is the longer of the two at 27,0 feet overall. The Glastron GLS 235 2010 comes in at 23,8 feet, making it roughly 3,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron GLS 235 2010 or the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007?

For trailering, the Glastron GLS 235 2010 has the edge at 408 lbs dry weight versus 618 lbs for the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 has a documented max rating of 270 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GLS 235 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GLS 235 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 share an 102 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron GLS 235 2010 or the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007?

The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 56 gallons on the Glastron GLS 235 2010. That 16-gallon difference translates to roughly 48–80 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Glastron GLS 235 2010 vs Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007

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Glastron GLS 235 2010

2010

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Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007

2007

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Glastron GLS 235 2010 vs Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Glastron GLS 235 2010 vs Glastron GS 279 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 measures 27,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GLS 235 2010 at 23,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 618 lbs — 210 lbs less than the Glastron GLS 235 2010 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 tops out at 270 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 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 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 279 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 235 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 279 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

MakeGlastron

ModelGLS 235

ModelGS 279 Sport Cruiser

Model Year201

Model Year2007

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam102 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise21℃

Deadrise20℃

Depth - Detail57 in. (1.45 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 70 in. (1.78 m)

Depth - Detail89 in. (2.26 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (.91 m)

Depth - Centimeters177.8

Depth - Centimeters226.06

Depth - Inches7

Depth - Inches89

Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (0.44 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.46

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] inches17.5

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

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) with engine

Weight - Detail6,180 lbs. (2,803 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta

Weight - kg1850.66

Weight - kg2803.2

Weight - lbs.408

Weight - lbs.618

Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)

Length - Feet23.75

Length - Feet27

Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)

Length overall - Detail27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m)

Length overall - Meters7.24

Length overall - Meters8.36

Length overall - Inches285

Length overall - Inches329

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters8.36

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches5

Body / Hull

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

Fuel typeGas

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 or 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)

Maximum peoplenot available

Headnot available

HeadManual china

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 10 in. (7.87 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Glastron GLS 235 2010 vs Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Glastron GLS 235 2010 or the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007?

The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 is the longer of the two at 27,0 feet overall. The Glastron GLS 235 2010 comes in at 23,8 feet, making it roughly 3,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Glastron GLS 235 2010 or the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007?

For trailering, the Glastron GLS 235 2010 has the edge at 408 lbs dry weight versus 618 lbs for the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 has a documented max rating of 270 hp. Engine specifications for the Glastron GLS 235 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Glastron GLS 235 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 share an 102 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Glastron GLS 235 2010 or the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007?

The Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 56 gallons on the Glastron GLS 235 2010. That 16-gallon difference translates to roughly 48–80 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and the Glastron GS 279 Sport Cruiser 2007 are built by Glastron. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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