Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 190 2006 vs Bryant 210 Walkabout 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 190 2006 vs Bryant 210 Walkabout 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bryant 190 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Bryant 210 Walkabout 2012 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 210 Walkabout 2012 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 799 lbs less than the Bryant 190 2006 at 276 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Bryant 210 Walkabout 2012 has a 296-hp advantage over the Bryant 190 2006's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 31 gal and 31 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Bryant 190 2006 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 210 Walkabout 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Bryant 210 Walkabout 2012 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 190 2006 at 18,0 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.
General Boat Info
Model19
Model210 Walkabout
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (8 ft. 0 in.)
Beam8 ft
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise17℃ at transom
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail2,760 lbs
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs
Weight - kg1251.91
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - lbs.276
Weight - lbs.3075
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. with trailer
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches8
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 l
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max4.3 l
Engine max300 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 L MPI Alpha with catalyst, 135 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height79 in. (6 ft. 7 in.)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r, tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee