Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GX 235 2005 vs Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GX 235 2005 vs Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 315 hp, the Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 has a 45-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 GX 235 2005 carries 47 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006. 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 GX 235 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GX 235 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GX 235 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron GXL 205 - Collector's Edition 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (6.07 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.07
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches239
Beamnot available
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail45.75 in. (1.16 m) Cockpit: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches45.75
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31.5 in. (.80 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detailw/ 5.0 GL Volvo Penta?: 3,045 lbs. (1,381 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1381.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3045
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.34 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Horsepower270 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GL Volvo Penta?
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max315 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelGXL 205 - Collector's Edition
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006