Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 190 2006 vs Bryant 268 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 190 2006 vs Bryant 268 2011 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 Bryant 268 2011 measures 26,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bryant 190 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 268 2011 tips the scales at 572 lbs — 296 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 4 hp for the Bryant 190 2006 and 8 hp for the Bryant 268 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 190 2006 carries 31 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Bryant 268 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Bryant 190 2006 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 268 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Bryant 268 2011 at 26,7 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (8 ft. 0 in.)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise24℃ at transom
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail2,760 lbs
Weight - Detail5,720 lbs
Weight - kg1251.91
Weight - kg2594.55
Weight - lbs.276
Weight - lbs.572
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26.67
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in
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 - Detail8 ft. 2 in. with trailer
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.49
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches98
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 l
Engine/s standard5.7 l
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max4.3 l
Engine max8.1 l
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
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal