Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 259 2012 vs Glastron GX 235 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 259 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Glastron GS 259 2012 has a 30-hp advantage over the Glastron GX 235 2005's 270-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 259 2012 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 2012 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 259 2012 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
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) Cockpit: 36 in. (0.91 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters213.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches84
Depth - 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)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2472.08
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5450
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
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine model5.0 GXiC DP
Engine modelnot available
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
Horsepower270 hp
Horsepower270 hp
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
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