Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 2009 vs Glastron GX 235 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 205 2009 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 GT 205 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GX 235 2005 carries 47 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 2009. 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 GT 205 2009 is rated for 9 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 GT 205 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 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
ModelGT 205
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 31.5 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (0.80 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,780 lbs. (1,260 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1260.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.278
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.46 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available