Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 vs Glastron GX 235 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 259 SC 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 GS 259 SC 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GS 259 SC 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 GS 259 SC 2010 is rated for 10 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 GS 259 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 259 SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 24,8 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
ModelGS 259 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail81.5 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m) Maximum: 91.5 in. (2.32 m) without arch
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters233.68
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches91.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,450 lbs. (2,472 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches298
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 capacity2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 or 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower