Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 210 Center Transom Entry 2012 vs Bryant 270 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 210 Center Transom Entry 2012 vs Bryant 270 2006 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 270 2006 measures 27,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bryant 210 Center Transom Entry 2012 at 21,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 210 Center Transom Entry 2012 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 573 lbs more than the Bryant 270 2006 at 502 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 Center Transom Entry 2012 has a 292-hp advantage over the Bryant 270 2006's 8-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 210 Center Transom Entry 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Bryant 270 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 270 2006 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 210 Center Transom Entry 2012 at 21,0 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
Model210 Center Transom Entry
Model27
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beam105 in. (8 ft. 9 in.)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise17℃ at transom
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs
Weight - Detail5,020 lbs
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg2277.03
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.502
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. with trailer
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches8
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine model3.0 L MPI Alpha with catalyst, 135 hp
Engine modelnot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max8.1 l
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r, tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height98 in. (8 ft. 2 in.)