Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GTS 229 2013 vs Glastron GX 235 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GTS 229 2013 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 GTS 229 2013 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 40 gallons in the Glastron GTS 229 2013. 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 GTS 229 2013 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 GTS 229 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GTS 229 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 22,0 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
ModelGTS 229
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,500 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,095 lbs. (497 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available