Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 235 2010 vs Glastron GT 205 2008: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and the Glastron GT 205 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GLS 235 2010 measures 23,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 205 2008 at 20,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 235 2010 tips the scales at 4 080 lbs - 1 300 lbs more than the Glastron GT 205 2008 at 2 780 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 GT 205 2008 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 GLS 235 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Glastron GLS 235 2010 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Glastron GT 205 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Glastron GLS 235 2010 at 23,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 2008 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year2010
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57 in. (1.45 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 70 in. (1.78 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (0.74 m)
Depth - Centimeters177.8
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches70
Depth - Inches43
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] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail4,080 lbs. (1,851 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1850.66
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - lbs.4080
Weight - lbs.2780
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Feet23.75
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta (135 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 10 in. (7.87 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader GM 3500S (painted)