Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GX 235 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Glastron GX 235 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 21,0 ft versus Glastron GX 235 2006 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 235 2006 tips the scales at 3 885 lbs — 3 527 lbs less than the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 358 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Glastron GX 235 2006 has a 130-hp advantage over the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007's 190-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries 56 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Glastron GX 235 2006. 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 GX 235 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GX 235 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GX 235 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GS 219 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGS 219 Cuddy Cabin
ModelGX 235
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail62 in. (1.57 m) Cockpit: 34 in. (.86 m)
Depth - Detail53 in. (1.35 m) Cockpit: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Centimeters134.62
Depth - Inches62
Depth - Inches53
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,580 lbs. (1,624 kg) w/5.0 GXi Volvo Penta
Weight - Detailw/ 5.7 Gi Volvo Penta?: 3,885 lbs. (1,762 kg)
Weight - kg1623.86
Weight - kg1762.2
Weight - lbs.358
Weight - lbs.3885
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max190 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader EXL 4400 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available