When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bryant 198 2013 and the Bryant 220 2010 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 198 2013 at 19,7 ft versus Bryant 220 2010 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 198 2013 tips the scales at 283 lbs — 250 lbs more than the Bryant 220 2010 at 33 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 220 2010 tops out at 6 hp. Engine specs for the Bryant 198 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 31 gal and 32 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

The Bryant 198 2013 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 220 2010 wasn't available.