Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 190 2008 vs Bryant 210 CT 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bryant 190 2008 and the Bryant 210 CT 2013 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bryant 190 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Bryant 210 CT 2013 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 210 CT 2013 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 799 lbs less than the Bryant 190 2008 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 Bryant 190 2008 carries a rated maximum of 4 hp. Engine data for the Bryant 210 CT 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 31 gal and 31 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Bryant 190 2008 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 210 CT 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Bryant 210 CT 2013 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 190 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise17℃ at transom
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
Height - DetailWith trailer: 6 ft. 7 in
Height - Detail80 in. with trailer
Height - Meters2.01
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Inches79
Height - Inches8
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 typeInboard
Engine max4.3 l
Engine maxnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r