Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 235 2010 vs Glastron GT 225 2008 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Glastron GLS 235 2010 and the Glastron GT 225 2008 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 GT 225 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GLS 235 2010 tips the scales at 408 lbs — 405 lbs more than the Glastron GT 225 2008 at 3 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 225 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 GLS 235 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 225 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 225 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 225 2008 at 21,0 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 Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam99 in. (2.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail57 in. (1.45 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 70 in. (1.78 m)
Depth - Detail6.5 in. (1.18 m) Cockpit: 30.5 in. (0.77 m)
Depth - Centimeters177.8
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches7
Depth - Inches30.5
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 - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg) w/5.0 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - kg1850.66
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.408
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Feet23.75
Length - Feet21
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 - Meters6.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 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 standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta (220 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 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 4000T (painted)