Both the Bryant 198 2013 and the Bryant 220 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 2011 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 220 2011 tips the scales at 3 300 lbs - 470 lbs less than the Bryant 198 2013 at 2 830 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 2011 tops out at 6 hp. Engine specs for the Bryant 198 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 220 2011 carries 42 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Bryant 198 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Bryant 198 2013 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 220 2011 wasn't available.