Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 209 2009 vs Glastron GX 235 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GT 209 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Glastron GX 235 2006 measures 23,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Glastron GT 209 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Glastron GX 235 2006 tips the scales at 3 885 lbs — 1 053 lbs less than the Glastron GT 209 2009 at 2 832 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 Glastron GX 235 2006 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 209 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 45 gal and 47 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 209 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Glastron GX 235 2006 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 209 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 209 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GX 235 2006 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94.25 in. (2.39 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94.25
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.27 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m)
Depth - Detail53 in. (1.35 m) Cockpit: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters134.62
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches53
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,832 lbs. (1,285 kg)
Weight - Detailw/ 5.7 Gi Volvo Penta?: 3,885 lbs. (1,762 kg)
Weight - kg1284.57
Weight - kg1762.2
Weight - lbs.2832
Weight - lbs.3885
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXi Volvo Penta?
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available