Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 210 Starboard Transom Entry 2012 vs Bryant 233 Cuddy Cabin 2012 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bryant 210 Starboard Transom Entry 2012 and the Bryant 233 Cuddy Cabin 2012 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 210 Starboard Transom Entry 2012 at 21,0 ft versus Bryant 233 Cuddy Cabin 2012 at 23,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 210 Starboard Transom Entry 2012 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 708 lbs more than the Bryant 233 Cuddy Cabin 2012 at 367 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 — 300 hp for the Bryant 210 Starboard Transom Entry 2012 and 320 hp for the Bryant 233 Cuddy Cabin 2012. 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 233 Cuddy Cabin 2012 carries 46 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Bryant 210 Starboard Transom Entry 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 233 Cuddy Cabin 2012 at 23,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 210 Starboard 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 Starboard Transom Entry
Model233 Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃ at transom
Deadrise19℃ at transom
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs
Weight - Detail3,670 lbs
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg1664.68
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.367
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. with trailer
Height - Detail7 ft. 4 in. with trailer
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Inches8
Height - Inches88
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23.25
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser or Volvo Penta
Engine model3.0 L MPI Alpha with catalyst, 135 hp
Engine modelMercury: 5.0 L MPI EC Alpha with catalyst, 260 hp OR Volvo: 5.0 GXIC/SX with catalyst, 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max320 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r, tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r, tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal