Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GLS 255 2010 vs Glastron GX 235 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GLS 255 2010 vs Glastron GX 235 2005 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.
The Glastron GX 235 2005 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GLS 255 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GLS 255 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Glastron GX 235 2005. 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 255 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Glastron GX 235 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GLS 255 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GLS 255 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 25,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 235 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGlastron
Makenot available
ModelGLS 255
Modelnot available
Model Year2010
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail59.5 in. (1.51 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 72.5 in. (1.84 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters185.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches72.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18.5 in. (0.47 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4600
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail97 in. (2.46 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet25.33
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.72
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches304
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12 or 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available