Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 vs Glastron GX 235 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 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 GT 205 Bowrider 2007 at 20,0 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 - 1 105 lbs less than the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 at 2 780 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 185-hp advantage over the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007's 135-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 GX 235 2006 carries 47 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Glastron GX 235 2006 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron GT 205 Bowrider 2007 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelGT 205 Bowrider
ModelGX 235
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 29 in. (.74 m)
Depth - Detail53 in. (1.35 m) Cockpit: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters134.62
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches53
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg) w/4.3 GL Volvo Penta
Weight - Detailw/ 5.7 Gi Volvo Penta?: 3,885 lbs. (1,762 kg)
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - kg1762.2
Weight - lbs.2780
Weight - lbs.3885
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 GL Volvo Penta
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max135 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader TRST 3000 (painted)
Trailer - Detailnot available