Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GX 235 2005 vs Glastron SSV 175 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Glastron GX 235 2005 vs Glastron SSV 175 2010 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 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Glastron SSV 175 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron GX 235 2005 carries 47 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Glastron SSV 175 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Glastron GX 235 2005 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Glastron SSV 175 2010 at 17,1 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches205
Beamnot available
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches88
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 57 in. (1.45 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters144.78
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches57
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs. (925 kg) with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Horsepower270 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 or 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeGlastron
Modelnot available
ModelSSV 175
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.65 m)