Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GS 289 SC 2011 vs Glastron GX 235 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GS 289 SC 2011 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 400 hp, the Glastron GS 289 SC 2011 has a 130-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 289 SC 2011 carries 84 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 289 SC 2011 is rated for 8 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 289 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GS 289 SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,8 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 289 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail83 in. (2.11 m) without arch 98 in. (2.49 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail101 in. (2.57 m) Cockpit: 30 in. (0.76 m) Maximum: 109 in. (2.77 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters276.86
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches109
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg) with engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches346
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 model5.7 Gi DP
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max400 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower